Gate 7 Access over Booker Creek
FairPinellas County, Florida · Gate 7 Tropicana Field · Structure no. 157114
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gate 7 Access over Booker Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gate 7 Access over Booker Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gate 7 Access over Booker Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gate 7 Access over Booker 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 Gate 7 Access over Booker Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Gate 7 Access over Booker Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Gate 7 Access over Booker Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.