1st St. North over Low Head Canal
FairPinellas County, Florida · 180FT. N of 45th Ave N · Structure no. 157263
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st St. North over Low Head Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 1st St. North over Low Head Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 6 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st St. North over Low Head Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is 1st St. North over Low Head 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 1st St. North over Low Head Canal carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 1st St. North over Low Head Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns 1st St. North over Low Head Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.