US Bridges

CR752 Old Tampa RD over Lake Tarpon Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.9MI East of US-19 · Structure no. 154154

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR752 Old Tampa RD over Lake Tarpon Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR752 Old Tampa RD over Lake Tarpon Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,965 by 2046. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR752 Old Tampa RD
CrossesLake Tarpon Canal
Location1.9MI East of US-19
RouteCounty Highway 752
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.06103, -82.71048
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic32,965 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 CR752 Old Tampa RD over Lake Tarpon Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR752 Old Tampa RD over Lake Tarpon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR752 Old Tampa RD over Lake Tarpon Canal carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR752 Old Tampa RD over Lake Tarpon Canal?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns CR752 Old Tampa RD over Lake Tarpon Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.