US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over SR-580

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · Intersect US-19 & SR-580 · Structure no. 150209

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
425 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over SR-580 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-19 (SR-55) over SR-580 in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,750 by 2044. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 117 ft wide.

CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesSR-580
LocationIntersect US-19 & SR-580
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01931, -82.73808
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,000 (2024)
Projected traffic118,750 by 2044
Trucks4%
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-580 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over SR-580 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-55) over SR-580 carry?

About 95,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over SR-580?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over SR-580?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.