US Bridges

S Bayshore Blvd. over Alligator Lake Spillway

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.5 MI N of SR-60 · Structure no. 157003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bayshore Blvd. over Alligator Lake Spillway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S Bayshore Blvd. over Alligator Lake Spillway in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Bayshore Blvd.
CrossesAlligator Lake Spillway
Location1.5 MI N of SR-60
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97971, -82.69494
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 S Bayshore Blvd. over Alligator Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bayshore Blvd. over Alligator Lake Spillway 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 S Bayshore Blvd. over Alligator Lake Spillway carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Bayshore Blvd. over Alligator Lake Spillway?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S Bayshore Blvd. over Alligator Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.