18th Ave South over Salt Creek
FairPinellas County, Florida · 100FT W of 4th ST South · Structure no. 157103
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Ave South over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 18th Ave South over Salt Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 18th Ave South over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th Ave 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 18th Ave South over Salt Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 18th Ave South over Salt Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Ave South over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.