US Bridges

Panther Ridge TR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.2MI S/O SR-70 · Structure no. 134156

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Ridge TR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Panther Ridge TR over Drainage Ditch in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPanther Ridge TR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2MI S/O SR-70
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.40022, -82.31117
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic222 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Panther Ridge TR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther Ridge TR over Drainage 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 Panther Ridge TR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Panther Ridge TR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Panther Ridge TR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.