US Bridges

SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3MI W of US-19A/SR-595 · Structure no. 150244

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,340 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,195 by 2044. The structure is 2,340 ft (713.2 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60
CrossesClearwater Harbor
Location0.3MI W of US-19A/SR-595
RouteState Highway 60
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96629, -82.80609
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,340 ft (713.2 m)
Longest span360 ft (109.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2022)
Projected traffic64,195 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor built?

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

What condition is SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor?

The structure is 2,340 ft (713.2 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 over Clearwater Harbor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.