US Bridges

37th ST over Gap Creek

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.1MI S/O SR-70 · Structure no. 134154

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,079
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th ST over Gap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 37th ST over Gap Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 3,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,849 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries37th ST
CrossesGap Creek
Location0.1MI S/O SR-70
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4455, -82.51561
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,079 (2023)
Projected traffic3,849 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 37th ST over Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37th ST over Gap Creek 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 37th ST over Gap Creek carry?

About 3,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 37th ST over Gap Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 37th ST over Gap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.