US Bridges

US-19 (US-55) SB over Sunset Point Rd.

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 2.1 MI N/O SR-60 · Structure no. 150246

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
499 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (US-55) SB over Sunset Point Rd. is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-19 (US-55) SB over Sunset Point Rd. in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,250 by 2044. The structure is 499 ft (152 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-19 (US-55) SB
CrossesSunset Point Rd.
Location2.1 MI N/O SR-60
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99081, -82.72967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length499 ft (152 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2024)
Projected traffic66,250 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 (US-55) SB over Sunset Point Rd. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 (US-55) SB over Sunset Point Rd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 (US-55) SB over Sunset Point Rd. carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (US-55) SB over Sunset Point Rd.?

The structure is 499 ft (152 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 (US-55) SB over Sunset Point Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.