US Bridges

13th/SANDS Pt DR over Pine Key Cut-Off

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Bayway CR-679 · Structure no. 154701

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th/SANDS Pt DR over Pine Key Cut-Off is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th/SANDS Pt DR over Pine Key Cut-Off in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,724 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries13th/SANDS Pt DR
CrossesPine Key Cut-Off
Location0.1MI E of Bayway CR-679
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.67431, -82.72383
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2024)
Projected traffic2,724 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 13th/SANDS Pt DR over Pine Key Cut-Off built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 13th/SANDS Pt DR over Pine Key Cut-Off in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 13th/SANDS Pt DR over Pine Key Cut-Off carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13th/SANDS Pt DR over Pine Key Cut-Off?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 13th/SANDS Pt DR over Pine Key Cut-Off?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.