US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over Pinellas Trail

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.8 Mi. S of US-19A · Structure no. 150236

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over Pinellas Trail is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-55) over Pinellas Trail in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 69,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,250 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesPinellas Trail
Location1.8 Mi. S of US-19A
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15617, -82.74036
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,500 (2024)
Projected traffic104,250 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 (SR-55) over Pinellas Trail built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over Pinellas Trail 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 February 2024.

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

About 69,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over Pinellas Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.