US Bridges

Island Way SB over Clearwater Harbor Can.

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1MI North of SR-60 · Structure no. 155502

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,300
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Way SB over Clearwater Harbor Can. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Island Way SB over Clearwater Harbor Can. 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.

It carries about 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,341 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIsland Way SB
CrossesClearwater Harbor Can.
Location1MI North of SR-60
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98595, -82.81881
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2025)
Projected traffic21,341 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Island Way SB over Clearwater Harbor Can. built?

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

What condition is Island Way SB over Clearwater Harbor Can. 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 Island Way SB over Clearwater Harbor Can. carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Island Way SB over Clearwater Harbor Can.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Island Way SB over Clearwater Harbor Can.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.