US-19 SR-55 over Cross Bayou Canal
FairPinellas County, Florida · 0.7MI. S of SR-688 · Structure no. 150208
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-19 SR-55 over Cross Bayou Canal is a concrete slab carrying US-19 SR-55 over Cross Bayou Canal 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 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,848 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-19 SR-55 over Cross Bayou Canal 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 Cross Bayou Canal 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 Cross Bayou Canal carry?
About 68,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-19 SR-55 over Cross Bayou Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns US-19 SR-55 over Cross Bayou Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.