US Bridges

Demens Landing SE over Demens Landing

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · At Bayshore Dr. · Structure no. 157159

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,326
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Demens Landing SE over Demens Landing is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Demens Landing SE over Demens Landing in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 49 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 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,301 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDemens Landing SE
CrossesDemens Landing
LocationAt Bayshore Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.77036, -82.63201
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,326 (2023)
Projected traffic2,301 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 Demens Landing SE over Demens Landing built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Demens Landing SE over Demens Landing 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 Demens Landing SE over Demens Landing carry?

About 1,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Demens Landing SE over Demens Landing?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Demens Landing SE over Demens Landing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.