US Bridges

Westwinds DR over Westwinds Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.02 Mi. E of Cardinal TR · Structure no. 154561

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwinds DR over Westwinds Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Westwinds DR over Westwinds Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestwinds DR
CrossesWestwinds Canal
Location0.02 Mi. E of Cardinal TR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.11981, -82.76828
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Westwinds DR over Westwinds Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwinds DR over Westwinds 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Westwinds DR over Westwinds Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westwinds DR over Westwinds Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Westwinds DR over Westwinds Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.