US Bridges

35th LN E over Gov. Hammock Canal

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 1.1MI N of US-301 · Structure no. 134167

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th LN E over Gov. Hammock Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 35th LN E over Gov. Hammock Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries35th LN E
CrossesGov. Hammock Canal
Location1.1MI N of US-301
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.54514, -82.50331
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 35th LN E over Gov. Hammock Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th LN E over Gov. Hammock Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 35th LN E over Gov. Hammock Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 35th LN E over Gov. Hammock Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns 35th LN E over Gov. Hammock Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.