US Bridges

Bay Blvd. over North Canal

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 0.04 Mi. West of Pine Ave · Structure no. 135000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,141
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Blvd. over North Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bay Blvd. over North Canal in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 73 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Blvd.
CrossesNorth Canal
Location0.04 Mi. West of Pine Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.53329, -82.73303
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2024)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bay Blvd. over North Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Bay Blvd. over North Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Bay Blvd. over North Canal carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bay Blvd. over North Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Blvd. over North Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.