US Bridges

SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. E of Gulf Blvd. · Structure no. 150043

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,195 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60
CrossesClearwater Harbor
Location0.1 Mi. E of Gulf Blvd.
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97758, -82.82386
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2024)
Projected traffic64,195 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor 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 SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.