US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over SR-686 East Bay Drive

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · Interchange SR-686 US-19 · Structure no. 150194

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
421 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over SR-686 East Bay Drive is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-19 (SR-55) over SR-686 East Bay Drive 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 87,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,375 by 2044. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 117 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesSR-686 East Bay Drive
LocationInterchange SR-686 US-19
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.91631, -82.72978
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,500 (2024)
Projected traffic109,375 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 SR-686 East Bay Drive built?

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

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over SR-686 East Bay Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-55) over SR-686 East Bay Drive carry?

About 87,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over SR-686 East Bay Drive?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over SR-686 East Bay Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.