US Bridges

Pinellas Bayway S over Kayak Cut

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 6.3MI S of 54th Ave S · Structure no. 154312

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinellas Bayway S over Kayak Cut is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pinellas Bayway S over Kayak Cut in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,890 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPinellas Bayway S
CrossesKayak Cut
Location6.3MI S of 54th Ave S
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.6255, -82.71539
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,890 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Pinellas Bayway S over Kayak Cut built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinellas Bayway S over Kayak Cut 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pinellas Bayway S over Kayak Cut carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pinellas Bayway S over Kayak Cut?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pinellas Bayway S over Kayak Cut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.