US Bridges

1st Ave. South over Jim Healy & Jack Lake

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.2MI E of 16th St. S · Structure no. 157222

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Ave. South over Jim Healy & Jack Lake is a concrete frame carrying 1st Ave. South over Jim Healy & Jack Lake in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,461 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1st Ave. South
CrossesJim Healy & Jack Lake
Location0.2MI E of 16th St. S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.77022, -82.65261
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,461 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Ave. South over Jim Healy & Jack Lake built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Ave. South over Jim Healy & Jack Lake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 1st Ave. South over Jim Healy & Jack Lake carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 1st Ave. South over Jim Healy & Jack Lake?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Ave. South over Jim Healy & Jack Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.