US Bridges

Fredhowardparkcswy over Swash Pass

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · Fred Howard County Park · Structure no. 154007

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredhowardparkcswy over Swash Pass is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fredhowardparkcswy over Swash Pass in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,834 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFredhowardparkcswy
CrossesSwash Pass
LocationFred Howard County Park
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15332, -82.80101
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2020)
Projected traffic3,834 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fredhowardparkcswy over Swash Pass built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fredhowardparkcswy over Swash Pass 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fredhowardparkcswy over Swash Pass carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fredhowardparkcswy over Swash Pass?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fredhowardparkcswy over Swash Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.