US Bridges

63rd West Ave over Pittsburg Drain

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.5MI W of 9th Street E · Structure no. 134144

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,303
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd West Ave over Pittsburg Drain is a concrete slab carrying 63rd West Ave over Pittsburg Drain 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 17,303 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,020 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries63rd West Ave
CrossesPittsburg Drain
Location0.5MI W of 9th Street E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42939, -82.56309
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,303 (2020)
Projected traffic30,020 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 63rd West Ave over Pittsburg Drain built?

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

What condition is 63rd West Ave over Pittsburg Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 63rd West Ave over Pittsburg Drain carry?

About 17,303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 63rd West Ave over Pittsburg Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd West Ave over Pittsburg Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.