US Bridges

127th ST W over Palma Sola Bay W

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.1 MI N/O SR-684 · Structure no. 134115

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,040
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th ST W over Palma Sola Bay W is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 127th ST W over Palma Sola Bay W in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries127th ST W
CrossesPalma Sola Bay W
Location0.1 MI N/O SR-684
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47031, -82.68928
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2023)
Projected traffic5,274 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 127th ST W over Palma Sola Bay W built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th ST W over Palma Sola Bay W in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 127th ST W over Palma Sola Bay W carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 127th ST W over Palma Sola Bay W?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 127th ST W over Palma Sola Bay W?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.