US Bridges

US-19 SR-55 over CSX RR

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2MI. North of 38th Av N · Structure no. 150941

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 SR-55 over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 SR-55 over CSX RR in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 73 years old, older 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,875 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-19 SR-55
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.2MI. North of 38th Av N
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.80906, -82.67952
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2024)
Projected traffic51,875 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 SR-55 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US-19 SR-55 over CSX RR 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 US-19 SR-55 over CSX RR carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-19 SR-55 over CSX RR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 SR-55 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.