I-275 SB (us 19) over Bunces Pass
FairPinellas County, Florida · 1.4MI N/O Sunshine Skyway · Structure no. 150038
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,532 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,608
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-275 SB (us 19) over Bunces Pass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB (us 19) over Bunces Pass in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 57 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 32,608 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,574 by 2044. The structure is 1,532 ft (467.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-275 SB (us 19) over Bunces Pass built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-275 SB (us 19) over Bunces Pass 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-275 SB (us 19) over Bunces Pass carry?
About 32,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-275 SB (us 19) over Bunces Pass?
The structure is 1,532 ft (467.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-275 SB (us 19) over Bunces Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.