3rd Street South over Salt Creek
FairPinellas County, Florida · 0.1 MI S of 15th Ave S · Structure no. 157101
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,781
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street South over Salt Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 3rd Street South over Salt Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5,781 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,030 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Street South over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street South over Salt Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 3rd Street South over Salt Creek carry?
About 5,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street South over Salt Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street South over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.