US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over CR-611 (49th St)

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 2MI N of SR-694 · Structure no. 150055

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over CR-611 (49th St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 (SR-55) over CR-611 (49th St) in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 55 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,625 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesCR-611 (49th St)
Location2MI N of SR-694
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.8624, -82.70024
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2024)
Projected traffic85,625 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US-19 (SR-55) over CR-611 (49th St) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over CR-611 (49th St) 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 US-19 (SR-55) over CR-611 (49th St) carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over CR-611 (49th St)?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over CR-611 (49th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.