US Bridges

Park Blvd. over Lake Seminole Bypass

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1MI E of Alt 19 · Structure no. 150110

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Blvd. over Lake Seminole Bypass is a concrete culvert carrying Park Blvd. over Lake Seminole Bypass in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,147 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Blvd.
CrossesLake Seminole Bypass
Location1MI E of Alt 19
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83933, -82.77092
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2023)
Projected traffic84,147 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Bypass built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Blvd. over Lake Seminole Bypass 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 Bypass carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Blvd. over Lake Seminole Bypass?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Park Blvd. over Lake Seminole Bypass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.