US Bridges

Dr.Mlk Jr ST South over Booker Ck Roser Pk. S

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1MI. N of 8th Ave S · Structure no. 157130

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dr.Mlk Jr ST South over Booker Ck Roser Pk. S is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dr.Mlk Jr ST South over Booker Ck Roser Pk. S in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,268 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDr.Mlk Jr ST South
CrossesBooker Ck Roser Pk. S
Location0.1MI. N of 8th Ave S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76275, -82.64544
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic15,268 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Dr.Mlk Jr ST South over Booker Ck Roser Pk. S built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dr.Mlk Jr ST South over Booker Ck Roser Pk. S 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dr.Mlk Jr ST South over Booker Ck Roser Pk. S carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dr.Mlk Jr ST South over Booker Ck Roser Pk. S?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Dr.Mlk Jr ST South over Booker Ck Roser Pk. S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.