US Bridges

141st Street East over Drainage Ditch

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.7 MI North of SR 64 · Structure no. 134137

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

141st Street East over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 141st Street East over Drainage Ditch 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries141st Street East
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.7 MI North of SR 64
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.48192, -82.39963
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 141st Street East over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 141st Street East over Drainage Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does 141st Street East over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 141st Street East over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 141st Street East over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.