7TH AVE WEST
Carrying 7TH AVE WEST over WARES CREEK
0.5MI W OF BUS US 41, Manatee, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 7TH AVE WEST
The 7TH AVE WEST bridge in Manatee, Florida carries 7TH AVE WEST over WARES CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,240 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 65.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 7TH AVE WEST compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1949
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,240 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 135250
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 7TH AVE WEST 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 7TH AVE WEST 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 7TH AVE WEST?
7TH AVE WEST in Manatee, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 7TH AVE WEST inspected?
7TH AVE WEST'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 1,240 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 7TH AVE WEST 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 7TH AVE WEST?
7TH AVE WEST has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 7TH AVE WEST?
7TH AVE WEST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 7TH AVE WEST and does age affect safety?
7TH AVE WEST was built in 1949, making it 77 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.
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