US Bridges

Gandy Blvd EB over SR687 & SR686

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.6 Miles E of I-275 · Structure no. 150283

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,073 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gandy Blvd EB over SR687 & SR686 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gandy Blvd EB over SR687 & SR686 in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,160 by 2044. The structure is 1,073 ft (327.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesGandy Blvd EB
CrossesSR687 & SR686
Location1.6 Miles E of I-275
RouteState Highway 694
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.86449, -82.6388
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,073 ft (327.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2024)
Projected traffic97,160 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Gandy Blvd EB over SR687 & SR686 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gandy Blvd EB over SR687 & SR686 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gandy Blvd EB over SR687 & SR686 carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gandy Blvd EB over SR687 & SR686?

The structure is 1,073 ft (327.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Gandy Blvd EB over SR687 & SR686?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.