Taylor Road over Myakka Bypass Canal
GoodManatee County, Florida · 0.4MI. W of Wauchula Rd. · Structure no. 134122
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Road over Myakka Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Taylor Road over Myakka Bypass Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Road over Myakka Bypass Canal built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Road over Myakka Bypass 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Taylor Road over Myakka Bypass Canal carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Road over Myakka Bypass Canal?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Road over Myakka Bypass Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.