US Bridges

Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Pinellas Trail

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.7MI NW of SR-693 · Structure no. 150042

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
544 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Pinellas Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Pinellas Trail in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,122 by 2044. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 62 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)
CrossesPinellas Trail
Location0.7MI NW of SR-693
RouteU.S. Route 19A
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.79922, -82.73757
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2024)
Projected traffic58,122 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Pinellas Trail built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Pinellas Trail 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Pinellas Trail carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Pinellas Trail?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Alt US-19 (SR-595) over Pinellas Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.