US Bridges

Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Anclote River

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.0MI North of CR-582 · Structure no. 150006

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Anclote River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Anclote River in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,974 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlt US-19 (SR-595)
CrossesAnclote River
Location1.0MI North of CR-582
RouteU.S. Route 19A
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15759, -82.7568
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2024)
Projected traffic28,974 by 2044
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Anclote River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Anclote River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Anclote River carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Anclote River?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Anclote River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.