US Bridges

US-19/SR-55 over SR-688/ULMERTON RD

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 4.3MI South of SR-60 · Structure no. 150204

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
541 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19/SR-55 over SR-688/ULMERTON RD is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-19/SR-55 over SR-688/ULMERTON RD in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 79,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,375 by 2044. The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long and 117 ft wide.

CarriesUS-19/SR-55
CrossesSR-688/ULMERTON RD
Location4.3MI South of SR-60
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89374, -82.7225
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length541 ft (165 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,500 (2024)
Projected traffic99,375 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-688/ULMERTON RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19/SR-55 over SR-688/ULMERTON RD 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-688/ULMERTON RD carry?

About 79,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-19/SR-55 over SR-688/ULMERTON RD?

The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US-19/SR-55 over SR-688/ULMERTON RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.