US Bridges

1st ST North over Low Head Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 150FT N of 45th Ave N · Structure no. 157264

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 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 1998, so it is 27 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries1st ST North
CrossesLow Head Canal
Location150FT N of 45th Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.81334, -82.63445
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 1st ST North over Low Head Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st ST North over Low Head 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns 1st ST North over Low Head Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.