US Bridges

Horseshoe Point RD over Manatee Pocket

Good

Martin County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of Anchor Ave. · Structure no. 890101

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseshoe Point RD over Manatee Pocket is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Horseshoe Point RD over Manatee Pocket in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHorseshoe Point RD
CrossesManatee Pocket
Location0.2 MI E of Anchor Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.14664, -80.19105
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2023)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

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 Horseshoe Point RD over Manatee Pocket built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseshoe Point RD over Manatee Pocket 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Horseshoe Point RD over Manatee Pocket carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Horseshoe Point RD over Manatee Pocket?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Horseshoe Point RD over Manatee Pocket?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.