US Bridges

Access Road a over Pond 4D

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Drew St. · Structure no. 150231

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road a over Pond 4D is a concrete continuous slab carrying Access Road a over Pond 4D in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAccess Road a
CrossesPond 4D
Location0.2MI N of Drew St.
RouteState Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97134, -82.72809
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Access Road a over Pond 4D built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road a over Pond 4D 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 Access Road a over Pond 4D carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Access Road a over Pond 4D?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road a over Pond 4D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.