US Bridges

Crescent Dr. over Crescent Canal

FairPosted for load

Manatee County, Florida · 200FT North of Pine Ave. · Structure no. 135001

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
865
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Dr. over Crescent Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Crescent Dr. over Crescent 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 865 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 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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CarriesCrescent Dr.
CrossesCrescent Canal
Location200FT North of Pine Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.52975, -82.73542
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
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 traffic865 (2024)
Projected traffic1,501 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

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 Crescent Dr. over Crescent Canal built?

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

What condition is Crescent Dr. over Crescent 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 Crescent Dr. over Crescent Canal carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crescent Dr. over Crescent 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 Crescent Dr. over Crescent Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.