US Bridges

North Pine Circle over Roths Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 200YD W of Eagles Nest DR · Structure no. 155001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Pine Circle over Roths Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Pine Circle over Roths Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Pine Circle
CrossesRoths Canal
Location200YD W of Eagles Nest DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.92707, -82.82027
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2025)
Projected traffic468 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 North Pine Circle over Roths Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is North Pine Circle over Roths Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does North Pine Circle over Roths Canal carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Pine Circle over Roths Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North Pine Circle over Roths Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.