US Bridges

Leeland Street S. over Point Brittany Channel

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · .2MI S of Pinellas Bayway · Structure no. 157128

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeland Street S. over Point Brittany Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Leeland Street S. over Point Brittany Channel in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLeeland Street S.
CrossesPoint Brittany Channel
Location.2MI S of Pinellas Bayway
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.71461, -82.69931
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Leeland Street S. over Point Brittany Channel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Leeland Street S. over Point Brittany Channel 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 Leeland Street S. over Point Brittany Channel carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Leeland Street S. over Point Brittany Channel?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Leeland Street S. over Point Brittany Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.