US Bridges

SR55 to SR690 Ramp over US19 SB Frontage Road

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 3.6MI West of I-275 · Structure no. 150288

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
532 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR55 to SR690 Ramp over US19 SB Frontage Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR55 to SR690 Ramp over US19 SB Frontage Road 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 8,563 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,704 by 2044. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR55 to SR690 Ramp
CrossesUS19 SB Frontage Road
Location3.6MI West of I-275
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88025, -82.71386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,563 (2024)
Projected traffic10,704 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR55 to SR690 Ramp over US19 SB Frontage Road built?

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

What condition is SR55 to SR690 Ramp over US19 SB Frontage Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR55 to SR690 Ramp over US19 SB Frontage Road carry?

About 8,563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR55 to SR690 Ramp over US19 SB Frontage Road?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR55 to SR690 Ramp over US19 SB Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.