US Bridges

30th Ave W over Cedar Hammock Canal

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 262FT. W/O US-41 · Structure no. 134145

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Ave W over Cedar Hammock Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 30th Ave W over Cedar Hammock Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,375 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries30th Ave W
CrossesCedar Hammock Canal
Location262FT. W/O US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47386, -82.57619
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2023)
Projected traffic11,375 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 30th Ave W over Cedar Hammock Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Ave W over Cedar Hammock Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 30th Ave W over Cedar Hammock Canal carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30th Ave W over Cedar Hammock Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 30th Ave W over Cedar Hammock Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.