US Bridges

US-19 SR-55 over Countryside Blvd

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 2000FT. South of SR-580 · Structure no. 150216

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
719 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
119,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 SR-55 over Countryside Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-19 SR-55 over Countryside Blvd 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 119,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,465 by 2044. The structure is 719 ft (219 m) long and 133 ft wide.

CarriesUS-19 SR-55
CrossesCountryside Blvd
Location2000FT. South of SR-580
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01431, -82.73631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length719 ft (219 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,000 (2024)
Projected traffic206,465 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Countryside Blvd built?

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

What condition is US-19 SR-55 over Countryside Blvd 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 Countryside Blvd carry?

About 119,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-19 SR-55 over Countryside Blvd?

The structure is 719 ft (219 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 SR-55 over Countryside Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.