US Bridges

2nd Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 200YDS W of Highland Ave · Structure no. 156311

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 2nd Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave NE
CrossesKillarney Lake Canal
Location200YDS W of Highland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.91828, -82.7772
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2025)
Projected traffic382 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 2nd Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave NE over Killarney Lake 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 2nd Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave NE over Killarney Lake Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.