US Bridges

90th Ave. N over Redhead Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 650FT. W of 60th Street N · Structure no. 156700

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,506
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

90th Ave. N over Redhead Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 90th Ave. N over Redhead Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,506 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,613 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries90th Ave. N
CrossesRedhead Canal
Location650FT. W of 60th Street N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85375, -82.71802
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,506 (2023)
Projected traffic2,613 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 90th Ave. N over Redhead Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 90th Ave. N over Redhead 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 90th Ave. N over Redhead Canal carry?

About 1,506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 90th Ave. N over Redhead Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 90th Ave. N over Redhead Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.