US Bridges

SR-60 over Old Tampa Bay

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 3.0 MI East of US-19 · Structure no. 150138

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
477 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
59,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Old Tampa Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 over Old Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 51 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 59,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,232 by 2044. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-60
CrossesOld Tampa Bay
Location3.0 MI East of US-19
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96342, -82.67848
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length477 ft (145.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,500 (2024)
Projected traffic103,232 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 over Old Tampa Bay built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR-60 over Old Tampa Bay 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 SR-60 over Old Tampa Bay carry?

About 59,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Old Tampa Bay?

The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 over Old Tampa Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.