US Bridges

6th Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 200YDS W of Highland Ave · Structure no. 156310

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 6th Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6th Ave NE
CrossesKillarney Lake Canal
Location200YDS W of Highland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.92204, -82.77684
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2025)
Projected traffic191 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6th Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 6th Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is 6th Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.