US Bridges

46th Avenue over Boca Ciega Bay

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.3MI East of SR-699 · Structure no. 157503

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

46th Avenue over Boca Ciega Bay is a concrete continuous slab carrying 46th Avenue over Boca Ciega Bay in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries46th Avenue
CrossesBoca Ciega Bay
Location0.3MI East of SR-699
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.72119, -82.73408
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 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 46th Avenue over Boca Ciega Bay built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46th Avenue over Boca Ciega Bay 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 46th Avenue over Boca Ciega Bay carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 46th Avenue over Boca Ciega Bay?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 46th Avenue over Boca Ciega Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.