US Bridges

SR 686A to I-275 over Refuse Canal

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Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3MI S of 118th Ave · Structure no. 150242

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 686A to I-275 over Refuse Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 686A to I-275 over Refuse Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,050 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 686A to I-275
CrossesRefuse Canal
Location0.3MI S of 118th Ave
RouteState Highway 686A
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.87728, -82.67215
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic52,050 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 686A to I-275 over Refuse Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 686A to I-275 over Refuse Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 686A to I-275 over Refuse Canal carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 686A to I-275 over Refuse Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 686A to I-275 over Refuse Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.