US Bridges

102nd Ave WB over Lake Seminole

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Seminole Blvd · Structure no. 154363

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,708 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

102nd Ave WB over Lake Seminole is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 102nd Ave WB over Lake Seminole in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,459 by 2042. The structure is 1,708 ft (520.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries102nd Ave WB
CrossesLake Seminole
Location0.2MI E of Seminole Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.86531, -82.77972
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,708 ft (520.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2023)
Projected traffic26,459 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 102nd Ave WB over Lake Seminole built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 102nd Ave WB over Lake Seminole 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 102nd Ave WB over Lake Seminole carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 102nd Ave WB over Lake Seminole?

The structure is 1,708 ft (520.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 102nd Ave WB over Lake Seminole?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.