US Bridges

Conquistador Pkwy over Ditch

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Manatee County, Florida · 2.9MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 134151

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conquistador Pkwy over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Conquistador Pkwy over Ditch in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,625 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesConquistador Pkwy
CrossesDitch
Location2.9MI West of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.43433, -82.62056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic14,625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Conquistador Pkwy over Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conquistador Pkwy over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Conquistador Pkwy over Ditch carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Conquistador Pkwy over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Conquistador Pkwy over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.