US Bridges

CR183&699(GULF Bl) over Clearwater Pass

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.0 Mile South of SR 60 · Structure no. 155522

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,520 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR183&699(GULF Bl) over Clearwater Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR183&699(GULF Bl) over Clearwater Pass in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2046. The structure is 2,520 ft (768.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR183&699(GULF Bl)
CrossesClearwater Pass
Location1.0 Mile South of SR 60
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96175, -82.82283
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,520 ft (768.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR183&699(GULF Bl) over Clearwater Pass built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR183&699(GULF Bl) over Clearwater Pass 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 CR183&699(GULF Bl) over Clearwater Pass carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR183&699(GULF Bl) over Clearwater Pass?

The structure is 2,520 ft (768.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CR183&699(GULF Bl) over Clearwater Pass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.