US Bridges

Belcher Road over Cross Bayou Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.4MI North of CR-694 · Structure no. 154408

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
689 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belcher Road over Cross Bayou Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belcher Road over Cross Bayou Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,382 by 2042. The structure is 689 ft (209.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelcher Road
CrossesCross Bayou Canal
Location1.4MI North of CR-694
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.8614, -82.73737
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
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length689 ft (209.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2023)
Projected traffic22,382 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Belcher Road over Cross Bayou Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belcher Road over Cross Bayou 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 Belcher Road over Cross Bayou Canal carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Belcher Road over Cross Bayou Canal?

The structure is 689 ft (209.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Belcher Road over Cross Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.