US Bridges

54th Ave North over Bonn Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 500FT West of 71st N · Structure no. 154399

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

54th Ave North over Bonn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 54th Ave North over Bonn Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,801 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries54th Ave North
CrossesBonn Creek
Location500FT West of 71st N
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82095, -82.73847
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic28,801 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 54th Ave North over Bonn Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 54th Ave North over Bonn Creek 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 54th Ave North over Bonn Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 54th Ave North over Bonn Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns 54th Ave North over Bonn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.