US Bridges

Bayshore Drive over Kreamer Bayou

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.25MI North of Gulf Rd. · Structure no. 157701

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,702
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayshore Drive over Kreamer Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bayshore Drive over Kreamer Bayou in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,688 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBayshore Drive
CrossesKreamer Bayou
Location0.25MI North of Gulf Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.14771, -82.77145
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,702 (2023)
Projected traffic4,688 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bayshore Drive over Kreamer Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayshore Drive over Kreamer Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bayshore Drive over Kreamer Bayou carry?

About 2,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bayshore Drive over Kreamer Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bayshore Drive over Kreamer Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.