US Bridges

SR690 W to SR55 N over Cross Bayou Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · .25MI N/O Bryan Dairy RD · Structure no. 150305

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR690 W to SR55 N over Cross Bayou Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR690 W to SR55 N over Cross Bayou Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR690 W to SR55 N
CrossesCross Bayou Canal
Location.25MI N/O Bryan Dairy RD
RouteState Highway 55
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88311, -82.71447
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2024)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR690 W to SR55 N over Cross Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR690 W to SR55 N 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR690 W to SR55 N over Cross Bayou Canal carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR690 W to SR55 N over Cross Bayou Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR690 W to SR55 N over Cross Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.