US Bridges

83rd Ave North over Cove Sound Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3MI E of 4th Street N · Structure no. 154370

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd Ave North over Cove Sound Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 83rd Ave North over Cove Sound Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries83rd Ave North
CrossesCove Sound Creek
Location0.3MI E of 4th Street N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.84756, -82.63342
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

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 83rd Ave North over Cove Sound Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd Ave North over Cove Sound Creek 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 83rd Ave North over Cove Sound Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 83rd Ave North over Cove Sound Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd Ave North over Cove Sound Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.