N Spring Blvd over Minetta Branch
PoorPosted for loadPinellas County, Florida · 0.4 MI W/O Grand Blvd · Structure no. 154000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 358 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Spring Blvd over Minetta Branch is a steel movable - bascule carrying N Spring Blvd over Minetta Branch in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Spring Blvd over Minetta Branch built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Spring Blvd over Minetta Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does N Spring Blvd over Minetta Branch carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is N Spring Blvd over Minetta Branch?
The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N Spring Blvd over Minetta Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.