US Bridges

1st Ave North over Bear Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1MI W of 58th ST N · Structure no. 157163

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Ave North over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1st Ave North over Bear Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,953 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries1st Ave North
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1MI W of 58th ST N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.77175, -82.71415
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic19,953 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 1st Ave North over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Ave North over Bear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 1st Ave North over Bear Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1st Ave North over Bear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Ave North over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.