US Bridges

El Conquistador Pk over Ditch

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 3.5MI W/O US-41 · Structure no. 134152

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Conquistador Pk over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying El Conquistador Pk over Ditch in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEl Conquistador Pk
CrossesDitch
Location3.5MI W/O US-41
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.44028, -82.62869
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic14,625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 El Conquistador Pk over Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Conquistador Pk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does El Conquistador Pk over Ditch carry?

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

How long is El Conquistador Pk over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns El Conquistador Pk over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.