US Bridges

SR-686A EB over 43rd ST and 118th Avenue

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.9MI South of SR-688 · Structure no. 150271

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,399 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
32,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-686A EB over 43rd ST and 118th Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-686A EB over 43rd ST and 118th Avenue 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 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,041 by 2044. The structure is 1,399 ft (426.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-686A EB
Crosses43rd ST and 118th Avenue
Location0.9MI South of SR-688
RouteState Highway 686A
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88089, -82.69092
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,399 ft (426.4 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,300 (2024)
Projected traffic56,041 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll 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 SR-686A EB over 43rd ST and 118th Avenue built?

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

What condition is SR-686A EB over 43rd ST and 118th Avenue 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 SR-686A EB over 43rd ST and 118th Avenue carry?

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

How long is SR-686A EB over 43rd ST and 118th Avenue?

The structure is 1,399 ft (426.4 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR-686A EB over 43rd ST and 118th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.