US Bridges

62nd St. N over Goose Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 950FT. N of 62nd Ave. N · Structure no. 156702

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,458
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

62nd St. N over Goose Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 62nd St. N over Goose 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 2,458 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,265 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries62nd St. N
CrossesGoose Canal
Location950FT. N of 62nd Ave. N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.8314, -82.72033
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,458 (2023)
Projected traffic4,265 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 62nd St. N over Goose Canal built?

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

What condition is 62nd St. N over Goose 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 62nd St. N over Goose Canal carry?

About 2,458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 62nd St. N over Goose Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 62nd St. N over Goose Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.