US Bridges

Solon Avenue over Ranchwood Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.4MI W of Belcher RD · Structure no. 155707

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solon Avenue over Ranchwood Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Solon Avenue over Ranchwood Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSolon Avenue
CrossesRanchwood Canal
Location0.4MI W of Belcher RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03038, -82.75333
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Solon Avenue over Ranchwood Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solon Avenue over Ranchwood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Solon Avenue over Ranchwood Canal carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Solon Avenue over Ranchwood Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Solon Avenue over Ranchwood Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.