US Bridges

Shore Acres Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 100FT S of Horseshoe Pl · Structure no. 157187

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,960
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shore Acres Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal is a concrete slab carrying Shore Acres Blvd. over Horseshoe 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 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,871 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShore Acres Blvd.
CrossesHorseshoe Canal
Location100FT S of Horseshoe Pl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81573, -82.6085
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2023)
Projected traffic6,871 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Shore Acres Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal built?

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

What condition is Shore Acres Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shore Acres Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shore Acres Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shore Acres Blvd. over Horseshoe Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.