US Bridges

11th Avenue South over Drainage Ditch

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.13 Mi. West of US-19 · Structure no. 157142

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Avenue South over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 11th Avenue South over Drainage Ditch in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries11th Avenue South
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.13 Mi. West of US-19
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75922, -82.68148
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 11th Avenue South over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Avenue South over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 11th Avenue South over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 11th Avenue South over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Avenue South over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.