US Bridges

Island Drive over Crab Key Pass

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI E of SR-699 Gulf Bl · Structure no. 156401

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Drive over Crab Key Pass is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Island Drive over Crab Key Pass in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIsland Drive
CrossesCrab Key Pass
Location0.5MI E of SR-699 Gulf Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.79451, -82.78535
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Drive over Crab Key Pass built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Drive over Crab Key Pass 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 2024.

How much traffic does Island Drive over Crab Key Pass carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Island Drive over Crab Key Pass?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Island Drive over Crab Key Pass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.