US Bridges

Lakewood Ranch Bld over Drainage Ditch

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.3 MI N/O SR-70 · Structure no. 134168

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,608
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Ranch Bld over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lakewood Ranch Bld over Drainage Ditch in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 27 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 31,608 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,510 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakewood Ranch Bld
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI N/O SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4365, -82.42905
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic31,608 (2023)
Projected traffic39,510 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
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 Lakewood Ranch Bld over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Lakewood Ranch Bld 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 Lakewood Ranch Bld over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 31,608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Ranch Bld over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lakewood Ranch Bld over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.