US Bridges

Venetian Blvd. over Venetian Canal

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 148FT. S of Dover St. · Structure no. 157186

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,654
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venetian Blvd. over Venetian Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Venetian Blvd. over Venetian 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 1,654 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVenetian Blvd.
CrossesVenetian Canal
Location148FT. S of Dover St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81828, -82.60911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,654 (2023)
Projected traffic2,870 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 Venetian Blvd. over Venetian Canal built?

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

What condition is Venetian Blvd. over Venetian 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 Venetian Blvd. over Venetian Canal carry?

About 1,654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Venetian Blvd. over Venetian Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Venetian Blvd. over Venetian Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.