US Bridges

Shore Drive over Shore Drive Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI West of Orange ST · Structure no. 154100

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore Drive over Shore Drive Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Shore Drive over Shore Drive Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShore Drive
CrossesShore Drive Canal
Location0.5MI West of Orange ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.06191, -82.77964
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shore Drive over Shore Drive Canal built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shore Drive over Shore Drive Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Shore Drive over Shore Drive Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shore Drive over Shore Drive Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shore Drive over Shore Drive Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.