US Bridges

Appian Way NE over Appian Canal

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.5MI S of Snell Isle Blv · Structure no. 157265

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Appian Way NE over Appian Canal is a concrete slab carrying Appian Way NE over Appian Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAppian Way NE
CrossesAppian Canal
Location0.5MI S of Snell Isle Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.79222, -82.61579
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2023)
Projected traffic397 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Appian Way NE over Appian Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Appian Way NE over Appian 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 Appian Way NE over Appian Canal carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Appian Way NE over Appian Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Appian Way NE over Appian Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.