US Bridges

NB US-19A (SR-595) over Long Bayou

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 2.6 Mi. W of SR-693 · Structure no. 150074

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,113 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-19A (SR-595) over Long Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-19A (SR-595) over Long Bayou in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2044. The structure is 1,113 ft (339.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNB US-19A (SR-595)
CrossesLong Bayou
Location2.6 Mi. W of SR-693
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81313, -82.76431
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,113 ft (339.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2024)
Projected traffic42,508 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB US-19A (SR-595) over Long Bayou built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-19A (SR-595) over Long Bayou 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 NB US-19A (SR-595) over Long Bayou carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NB US-19A (SR-595) over Long Bayou?

The structure is 1,113 ft (339.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-19A (SR-595) over Long Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.