US Bridges

Rangeland Pkwy over Wolf Slough

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.9MI N/O SR-70 · Structure no. 134157

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,688
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rangeland Pkwy over Wolf Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Rangeland Pkwy over Wolf Slough in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,860 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRangeland Pkwy
CrossesWolf Slough
Location0.9MI N/O SR-70
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.44117, -82.39953
Functional classUrban 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,688 (2023)
Projected traffic5,860 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rangeland Pkwy over Wolf Slough built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rangeland Pkwy over Wolf Slough 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 Rangeland Pkwy over Wolf Slough carry?

About 4,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rangeland Pkwy over Wolf Slough?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Rangeland Pkwy over Wolf Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.