US Bridges

SR-694 over US-19 SR-55

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.25 Miles W of I-275 · Structure no. 150125

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-694 over US-19 SR-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-694 over US-19 SR-55 in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,040 by 2042. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-694
CrossesUS-19 SR-55
Location1.25 Miles W of I-275
RouteState Highway 694
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83959, -82.68401
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2023)
Projected traffic111,040 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR-694 over US-19 SR-55 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-694 over US-19 SR-55 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 SR-694 over US-19 SR-55 carry?

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-694 over US-19 SR-55?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR-694 over US-19 SR-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.