Lorraine Road over Braden River
GoodManatee County, Florida · 1.0 Mi. S of SR-70 · Structure no. 134118
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lorraine Road over Braden River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lorraine Road over Braden River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,543 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lorraine Road over Braden River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lorraine Road over Braden River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lorraine Road over Braden River carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lorraine Road over Braden River?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Lorraine Road over Braden River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.