US Bridges

US-19 NB Frontage over Cross Bayou Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.9MI S/O Ulmerton RD · Structure no. 150284

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB Frontage over Cross Bayou Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 NB Frontage over Cross Bayou Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,250 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS-19 NB Frontage
CrossesCross Bayou Canal
Location0.9MI S/O Ulmerton RD
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88322, -82.71436
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2023)
Projected traffic38,250 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 NB Frontage over Cross Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 NB Frontage over Cross Bayou Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-19 NB Frontage over Cross Bayou Canal carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB Frontage over Cross Bayou Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 NB Frontage over Cross Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.