Fort Hamer Road over Manatee River
GoodManatee County, Florida · 3.1MI S of US-301 · Structure no. 134123
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,318 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort Hamer Road over Manatee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Hamer Road over Manatee River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,875 by 2042. The structure is 2,318 ft (706.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Fort Hamer Road over Manatee River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fort Hamer Road over Manatee 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Fort Hamer Road over Manatee River carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fort Hamer Road over Manatee River?
The structure is 2,318 ft (706.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Hamer Road over Manatee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.