US Bridges

8th Street South over I-175

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.4MI West of 4th St. · Structure no. 150170

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street South over I-175 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Street South over I-175 in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8th Street South
CrossesI-175
Location0.4MI West of 4th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76603, -82.64481
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Street South over I-175 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Street South over I-175 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Street South over I-175 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street South over I-175?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street South over I-175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.