21st Avenue West over Wares Creek
FairPosted for loadManatee County, Florida · 0.2MILE West of Bus US-41 · Structure no. 135257
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
21st Avenue West over Wares Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 21st Avenue West over Wares Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 21st Avenue West over Wares Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 21st Avenue West over Wares Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 21st Avenue West over Wares Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 21st Avenue West over Wares Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 21st Avenue West over Wares Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.