US Bridges

SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.9MI. S/O Central Avenue · Structure no. 150030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
949 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,651 by 2044. The structure is 949 ft (289.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 693 (corey Ave)
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location1.9MI. S/O Central Avenue
RouteState Highway 693
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.74621, -82.74627
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length949 ft (289.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2024)
Projected traffic18,651 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 949 ft (289.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.