US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over SR-60 (gulf to Bay Blvd)

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · US-19 & SR-60 Intersect · Structure no. 150260

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
590 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over SR-60 (gulf to Bay Blvd) is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-19 (SR-55) over SR-60 (gulf to Bay Blvd) in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,250 by 2044. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 118 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesSR-60 (gulf to Bay Blvd)
LocationUS-19 & SR-60 Intersect
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96052, -82.73013
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,000 (2024)
Projected traffic146,250 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 (SR-55) over SR-60 (gulf to Bay Blvd) built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over SR-60 (gulf to Bay Blvd) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-55) over SR-60 (gulf to Bay Blvd) carry?

About 117,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over SR-60 (gulf to Bay Blvd)?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over SR-60 (gulf to Bay Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.