US Bridges

22nd Street over Goats Head Canal

FairPosted for load

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of Gulf Blvd · Structure no. 155200

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Goats Head Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd Street over Goats Head Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 946 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesGoats Head Canal
Location0.2 MI E of Gulf Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.9257, -82.83979
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2025)
Projected traffic946 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 22nd Street over Goats Head Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Street over Goats Head 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 22nd Street over Goats Head Canal carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Goats Head Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Goats Head Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.