19th Avenue West over Wares Creek
GoodManatee County, Florida · 0.2MILE West of Bus US-41 · Structure no. 135256
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,333
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
19th Avenue West over Wares Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 19th Avenue West over Wares Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,313 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 19th Avenue West over Wares Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is 19th Avenue West over Wares Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does 19th Avenue West over Wares Creek carry?
About 1,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 19th Avenue West over Wares Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 19th Avenue West over Wares Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.