US Bridges

35th Street over Ppwmd Channel 3

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3 MI N of 62nd Ave. · Structure no. 156710

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th Street over Ppwmd Channel 3 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 35th Street over Ppwmd Channel 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries35th Street
CrossesPpwmd Channel 3
Location0.3 MI N of 62nd Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83287, -82.68166
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,735 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 35th Street over Ppwmd Channel 3 built?

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

What condition is 35th Street over Ppwmd Channel 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 35th Street over Ppwmd Channel 3 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 35th Street over Ppwmd Channel 3?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 35th Street over Ppwmd Channel 3?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.