FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LORRAINE ROAD

Carrying LORRAINE ROAD over WOLF SLOUGH

0.9 MI SOUTH OF SR-64, Manatee, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LORRAINE ROAD

The LORRAINE ROAD bridge in Manatee, Florida carries LORRAINE ROAD over WOLF SLOUGH. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LORRAINE ROAD compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Florida bridges
254
Bridges in Manatee · 2 in Poor condition
LORRAINE ROAD 21.4 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
9.3
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
134045

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LORRAINE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LORRAINE ROAD against other structures in Manatee and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LORRAINE ROAD?

LORRAINE ROAD in Manatee, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LORRAINE ROAD inspected?

LORRAINE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LORRAINE ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LORRAINE ROAD?

LORRAINE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LORRAINE ROAD?

LORRAINE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LORRAINE ROAD and does age affect safety?

LORRAINE ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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