US Bridges

US-19 SB Frtg RD over Cross Bayou Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2MI N/O 118th Ave · Structure no. 150286

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 SB Frtg RD over Cross Bayou Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 SB Frtg RD 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 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,625 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-19 SB Frtg RD
CrossesCross Bayou Canal
Location0.2MI N/O 118th Ave
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88211, -82.71496
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2023)
Projected traffic85,625 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SB Frtg RD over Cross Bayou Canal built?

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

What condition is US-19 SB Frtg RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-19 SB Frtg RD over Cross Bayou Canal carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-19 SB Frtg RD over Cross Bayou Canal?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 SB Frtg RD over Cross Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.