US Bridges

63rd Ave. East over Pearce Canal

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.65 MI East of US-301 · Structure no. 134117

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Ave. East over Pearce Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 63rd Ave. East over Pearce Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,047 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries63rd Ave. East
CrossesPearce Canal
Location0.65 MI East of US-301
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42901, -82.51942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2024)
Projected traffic35,047 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 63rd Ave. East over Pearce Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Ave. East over Pearce Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 63rd Ave. East over Pearce Canal carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 63rd Ave. East over Pearce Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Ave. East over Pearce Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.