US Bridges

CR202 (54th Ave N) over Joes Creek

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.8MI W of 66th ST North · Structure no. 154559

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR202 (54th Ave N) over Joes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR202 (54th Ave N) over Joes Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,801 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR202 (54th Ave N)
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.8MI W of 66th ST North
RouteCounty Highway 202
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82097, -82.74204
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic28,801 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 CR202 (54th Ave N) over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR202 (54th Ave 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 CR202 (54th Ave N) over Joes Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR202 (54th Ave N) over Joes Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns CR202 (54th Ave N) over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.