US Bridges

SR-686 WB over SR-688 (ulmerton Rd)

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.4 MI West of I-275 · Structure no. 150291

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-686 WB over SR-688 (ulmerton Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-686 WB over SR-688 (ulmerton Rd) in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-686 WB
CrossesSR-688 (ulmerton Rd)
Location1.4 MI West of I-275
RouteState Highway 686
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89376, -82.67387
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2024)
Projected traffic34,700 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-686 WB over SR-688 (ulmerton Rd) built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-686 WB over SR-688 (ulmerton Rd) 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-686 WB over SR-688 (ulmerton Rd) carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-686 WB over SR-688 (ulmerton Rd)?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR-686 WB over SR-688 (ulmerton Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.