US Bridges

44th Ave East over Braden River

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.2MI E/O 51st ST E · Structure no. 134130

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,500 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
13,551
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th Ave East over Braden River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 44th Ave East over Braden River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 13,551 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,939 by 2040. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries44th Ave East
CrossesBraden River
Location0.2MI E/O 51st ST E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.46121, -82.49393
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,500 ft (457.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,551 (2023)
Projected traffic16,939 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 44th Ave East over Braden River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th Ave East 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 44th Ave East over Braden River carry?

About 13,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 44th Ave East over Braden River?

The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns 44th Ave East over Braden River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.