US Bridges

58th St. over Redhead Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. N of 90th Ave. · Structure no. 154360

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,192
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

58th St. over Redhead Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 58th St. over Redhead Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,192 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,538 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries58th St.
CrossesRedhead Canal
Location0.1 Mi. N of 90th Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85504, -82.71246
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,192 (2023)
Projected traffic5,538 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 58th St. over Redhead Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58th St. over Redhead 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 58th St. over Redhead Canal carry?

About 3,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 58th St. over Redhead Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 58th St. over Redhead Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.