US Bridges

60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.7MI N/O US-301 · Structure no. 134150

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,875 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries60th Ave E
CrossesGovernment Hammock Canal
Location0.7MI N/O US-301
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.54169, -82.50347
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,875 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal built?

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

What condition is 60th Ave E over Government 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 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.