US Bridges

Ramp B over SR-687 Gandy Blvd

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 2MI S of SR-686 · Structure no. 150109

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B over SR-687 Gandy Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B over SR-687 Gandy Blvd in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,788 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B
CrossesSR-687 Gandy Blvd
Location2MI S of SR-686
RouteState Highway 694
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85315, -82.66201
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2023)
Projected traffic15,788 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ramp B over SR-687 Gandy Blvd built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B over SR-687 Gandy Blvd 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B over SR-687 Gandy Blvd carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B over SR-687 Gandy Blvd?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B over SR-687 Gandy Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.