US Bridges

SR-693 over 84th Ave Flood Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.6MI. N of SR-694 · Structure no. 150177

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-693 over 84th Ave Flood Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-693 over 84th Ave Flood Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,532 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-693
Crosses84th Ave Flood Canal
Location0.6MI. N of SR-694
RouteState Highway 693
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.84828, -82.72867
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2024)
Projected traffic68,532 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-693 over 84th Ave Flood Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-693 over 84th Ave Flood Canal 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-693 over 84th Ave Flood Canal carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-693 over 84th Ave Flood Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR-693 over 84th Ave Flood Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.