US Bridges

193rd ST E over Braden River

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.3MI N/O SR-70 · Structure no. 134147

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

193rd ST E over Braden River is a concrete culvert carrying 193rd ST E over Braden River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

Location

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Carries193rd ST E
CrossesBraden River
Location1.3MI N/O SR-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42775, -82.34347
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 193rd ST E over Braden River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 193rd ST E over Braden River 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 193rd ST E over Braden River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 193rd ST E over Braden River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 193rd ST E over Braden River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.