US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over Whitney Road

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5 Mile North of SR-686 · Structure no. 150193

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over Whitney Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 (SR-55) over Whitney Road in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 92,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,620 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 118 ft wide.

CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesWhitney Road
Location0.5 Mile North of SR-686
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.92368, -82.73047
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,000 (2024)
Projected traffic159,620 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 (SR-55) over Whitney Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over Whitney Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-55) over Whitney Road carry?

About 92,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over Whitney Road?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over Whitney Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.