US Bridges

58th ST North over Bear Creek

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1 MI N of 1st Ave N · Structure no. 157367

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

58th ST North over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 58th ST North over Bear Creek in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,117 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries58th ST North
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1 MI N of 1st Ave N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.77358, -82.71222
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2023)
Projected traffic24,117 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 58th ST North over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58th ST North over Bear Creek 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 58th ST North over Bear Creek carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 58th ST North over Bear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 58th ST North over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.