US Bridges

Grand Cnl Blvd NE over Grand Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.4MI E of Shore Acres B · Structure no. 157212

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Cnl Blvd NE over Grand Canal is a concrete slab carrying Grand Cnl Blvd NE over Grand Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesGrand Cnl Blvd NE
CrossesGrand Canal
Location0.4MI E of Shore Acres B
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81758, -82.59411
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic781 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Grand Cnl Blvd NE over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Cnl Blvd NE over Grand 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Cnl Blvd NE over Grand Canal carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grand Cnl Blvd NE over Grand Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Cnl Blvd NE over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.