Bay Blvd. over North Canal
Manatee County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bay Blvd. over North Canal in Manatee County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2010, making it 73 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,141 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 116 of the 255 inventoried bridges in Manatee County rated fair (45.5%); 1 (0.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | 0.04 Mi. West of Pine Ave |
| NBI structure number | 135000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Manatee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 (SR-93) SB over SR-64 | 1980 | 136,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) NB over SR-64 | 1980 | 136,000 | Fair |
| I-75 SB over Salt Marsh | 1980 | 120,500 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) NB over Curiosity Creek | 1980 | 85,000 | Good |
| I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River | 1979 | 70,000 | Good |
| I-75 NB (SR-93) over Braden River | 1979 | 70,000 | Good |
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