US Bridges

US-19 SR-55 over CSX Rr/East West Trail

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1MI North of SR-60 · Structure no. 150082

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
117,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 SR-55 over CSX Rr/East West Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 SR-55 over CSX Rr/East West Trail in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,995 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-19 SR-55
CrossesCSX Rr/East West Trail
Location1MI North of SR-60
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97632, -82.72979
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,000 (2024)
Projected traffic202,995 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX Rr/East West Trail built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US-19 SR-55 over CSX Rr/East West Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 SR-55 over CSX Rr/East West Trail carry?

About 117,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-19 SR-55 over CSX Rr/East West Trail?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 SR-55 over CSX Rr/East West Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.