US Bridges

60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.3MI N of US-301 · Structure no. 134173

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,861
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,861 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,326 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries60th Ave E
CrossesGovernment Hammock Canal
Location0.3MI N of US-301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.53521, -82.50318
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic9,861 (2023)
Projected traffic12,326 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th Ave E over Government 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal carry?

About 9,861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 60th Ave E over Government Hammock Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.