US Bridges

SR-679 over Bunces Pass

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 4.5MI South of SR-682 · Structure no. 150243

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,459 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-679 over Bunces Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-679 over Bunces Pass in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,943 by 2044. The structure is 1,459 ft (444.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-679
CrossesBunces Pass
Location4.5MI South of SR-682
RouteState Highway 679
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.65012, -82.71588
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,459 ft (444.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic23,943 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-679 over Bunces Pass built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-679 over Bunces 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-679 over Bunces Pass carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-679 over Bunces Pass?

The structure is 1,459 ft (444.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR-679 over Bunces Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.