US Bridges

Bourneside Blvd over Braden River Overflow #3

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.7MI N/O SR-70 · Structure no. 134162

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,016
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bourneside Blvd over Braden River Overflow #3 is a concrete culvert carrying Bourneside Blvd over Braden River Overflow #3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,016 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBourneside Blvd
CrossesBraden River Overflow #3
Location0.7MI N/O SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.42643, -82.35219
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,016 (2023)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Bourneside Blvd over Braden River Overflow #3 built?

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

What condition is Bourneside Blvd over Braden River Overflow #3 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 Bourneside Blvd over Braden River Overflow #3 carry?

About 2,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bourneside Blvd over Braden River Overflow #3?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bourneside Blvd over Braden River Overflow #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.