71st Street N over Joes Creek
GoodPinellas County, Florida · 0.4MI N of 38th Ave · Structure no. 154552
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
71st Street N over Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 71st Street N over Joes Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,022 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 71st Street N over Joes Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 71st Street N over Joes 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 71st Street N over Joes Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 71st Street N over Joes Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns 71st Street N over Joes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.