US Bridges

Bryan Dairy RD over Lk Sem Bypass Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.4MI West of Starkey RD · Structure no. 154364

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryan Dairy RD over Lk Sem Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryan Dairy RD over Lk Sem Bypass Canal 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 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,930 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBryan Dairy RD
CrossesLk Sem Bypass Canal
Location0.4MI West of Starkey RD
RouteCounty Highway 296
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.87178, -82.76792
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 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 rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2023)
Projected traffic65,930 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bryan Dairy RD over Lk Sem Bypass Canal built?

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

What condition is Bryan Dairy RD over Lk Sem Bypass Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bryan Dairy RD over Lk Sem Bypass Canal carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bryan Dairy RD over Lk Sem Bypass Canal?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Bryan Dairy RD over Lk Sem Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.