US Bridges

40th ST N Pk Entr over Ppwmd 3

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.25 Mi. S of 70th Ave. · Structure no. 156708

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th ST N Pk Entr over Ppwmd 3 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 40th ST N Pk Entr over Ppwmd 3 in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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Carries40th ST N Pk Entr
CrossesPpwmd 3
Location0.25 Mi. S of 70th Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83189, -82.68782
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Pk Entr over Ppwmd 3 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th ST N Pk Entr over Ppwmd 3 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 40th ST N Pk Entr over Ppwmd 3 carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 40th ST N Pk Entr over Ppwmd 3?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 40th ST N Pk Entr over Ppwmd 3?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.