US Bridges

9th ST South over I-175

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5 MI West of 4th St. · Structure no. 150171

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th ST South over I-175 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th ST South over I-175 in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,003 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries9th ST South
CrossesI-175
Location0.5 MI West of 4th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76603, -82.64664
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2024)
Projected traffic17,003 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 9th ST South over I-175 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th ST 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 9th ST South over I-175 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 9th ST South over I-175?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 9th ST South over I-175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.