US Bridges

SR-686A WB over 126th Avenue N

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI E/O 49th ST · Structure no. 150270

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-686A WB over 126th Avenue N is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-686A WB over 126th Avenue N in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,100 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSR-686A WB
Crosses126th Avenue N
Location0.5MI E/O 49th ST
RouteState Highway 686
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88651, -82.69175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,300 (2024)
Projected traffic45,100 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SR-686A WB over 126th Avenue N built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-686A WB over 126th Avenue N 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-686A WB over 126th Avenue N carry?

About 32,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-686A WB over 126th Avenue N?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-686A WB over 126th Avenue N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.