US Bridges

SR-699 over Blind Pass

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1 Mile S of Central Ave · Structure no. 150221

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
651 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-699 over Blind Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-699 over Blind Pass in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,610 by 2042. The structure is 651 ft (198.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-699
CrossesBlind Pass
Location1 Mile S of Central Ave
RouteState Highway 699
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75617, -82.76104
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length651 ft (198.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2023)
Projected traffic22,610 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-699 over Blind Pass built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-699 over Blind Pass 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 SR-699 over Blind Pass carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-699 over Blind Pass?

The structure is 651 ft (198.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR-699 over Blind Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.