US Bridges

Gndy Blvd&grand Av over Sawgrass Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI. E of US-19 · Structure no. 150217

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gndy Blvd&grand Av over Sawgrass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gndy Blvd&grand Av over Sawgrass Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 74 years old, older 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 75,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,992 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGndy Blvd&grand Av
CrossesSawgrass Creek
Location0.5MI. E of US-19
RouteState Highway 694
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.84611, -82.6772
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,500 (2023)
Projected traffic130,992 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gndy Blvd&grand Av over Sawgrass Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Gndy Blvd&grand Av over Sawgrass Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gndy Blvd&grand Av over Sawgrass Creek carry?

About 75,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gndy Blvd&grand Av over Sawgrass Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gndy Blvd&grand Av over Sawgrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.