US Bridges

68th Ave North over Sawgrass Lake Channel B

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI E of US-19 · Structure no. 154409

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

68th Ave North over Sawgrass Lake Channel B is a concrete culvert carrying 68th Ave North over Sawgrass Lake Channel B in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries68th Ave North
CrossesSawgrass Lake Channel B
Location0.5MI E of US-19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.8338, -82.67744
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 68th Ave North over Sawgrass Lake Channel B built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 68th Ave North over Sawgrass Lake Channel B 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 68th Ave North over Sawgrass Lake Channel B carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 68th Ave North over Sawgrass Lake Channel B?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 68th Ave North over Sawgrass Lake Channel B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.