US Bridges

US-19/SR-55 over 126th Ave North

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI South of SR-688 · Structure no. 150207

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19/SR-55 over 126th Ave North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19/SR-55 over 126th Ave North in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,848 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-19/SR-55
Crosses126th Ave North
Location0.5MI South of SR-688
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88639, -82.71719
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.
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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2024)
Projected traffic118,848 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19/SR-55 over 126th Ave North built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US-19/SR-55 over 126th Ave North 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 126th Ave North carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-19/SR-55 over 126th Ave North?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US-19/SR-55 over 126th Ave North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.