US Bridges

Park Blvd over Lake Seminole

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5 MI East of Alt 19 · Structure no. 150063

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Blvd over Lake Seminole is a concrete culvert carrying Park Blvd over Lake Seminole in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,883 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Blvd
CrossesLake Seminole
Location0.5 MI East of Alt 19
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83933, -82.77995
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2023)
Projected traffic85,883 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Park Blvd over Lake Seminole built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Blvd over Lake Seminole 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Park Blvd over Lake Seminole carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Blvd over Lake Seminole?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Park Blvd over Lake Seminole?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.