US Bridges

US-19 NB over 118th Avenue

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.2 MI South of SR-688 · Structure no. 150257

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB over 118th Avenue is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-19 NB over 118th Avenue 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 34,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,424 by 2042. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS-19 NB
Crosses118th Avenue
Location1.2 MI South of SR-688
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.87903, -82.71197
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span230 ft (70 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,250 (2023)
Projected traffic59,424 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB over 118th Avenue built?

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

What condition is US-19 NB over 118th Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-19 NB over 118th Avenue carry?

About 34,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB over 118th Avenue?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 NB over 118th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.