US Bridges

SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2 Mile NE of SR-699 · Structure no. 150135

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,074 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,651 by 2044. The structure is 1,074 ft (327.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 693 (corey Ave)
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.2 Mile NE of SR-699
RouteState Highway 693
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.74615, -82.74613
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,074 ft (327.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2024)
Projected traffic18,651 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway built?

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

What condition is SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 1,074 ft (327.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 693 (corey Ave) over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.