US Bridges

SR 699 SB Gulf Blv over Boca Ciega Bay

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.7MI S/O SR-666 · Structure no. 150253

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
851 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 699 SB Gulf Blv over Boca Ciega Bay is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 699 SB Gulf Blv over Boca Ciega Bay in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,625 by 2042. The structure is 851 ft (259.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 699 SB Gulf Blv
CrossesBoca Ciega Bay
Location1.7MI S/O SR-666
RouteState Highway 699
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.78294, -82.78261
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length851 ft (259.4 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic25,625 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free 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 699 SB Gulf Blv over Boca Ciega Bay built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 699 SB Gulf Blv over Boca Ciega Bay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 699 SB Gulf Blv over Boca Ciega Bay carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 699 SB Gulf Blv over Boca Ciega Bay?

The structure is 851 ft (259.4 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 699 SB Gulf Blv over Boca Ciega Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.