US Bridges

40th St. N over Channel #2A

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 180FT. S of Gateway Centr · Structure no. 156706

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,276
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th St. N over Channel #2A is a concrete culvert carrying 40th St. N over Channel #2A in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,214 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries40th St. N
CrossesChannel #2A
Location180FT. S of Gateway Centr
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85022, -82.68786
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,276 (2023)
Projected traffic2,214 by 2042
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 40th St. N over Channel #2A built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th St. N over Channel #2A 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 40th St. N over Channel #2A carry?

About 1,276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 40th St. N over Channel #2A?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 40th St. N over Channel #2A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.