US Bridges

Bayou Grande NE over Bayou Grande Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 150FT S of Dover ST NE · Structure no. 157185

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Grande NE over Bayou Grande Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bayou Grande NE over Bayou Grande Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBayou Grande NE
CrossesBayou Grande Canal
Location150FT S of Dover ST NE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82091, -82.6063
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Bayou Grande NE over Bayou Grande Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Grande NE over Bayou Grande Canal 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 Bayou Grande NE over Bayou Grande Canal carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bayou Grande NE over Bayou Grande Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Grande NE over Bayou Grande Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.