US Bridges

Whitcomb Blvd. over Whitcomb Bayou

FairPosted for load

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Mlk Jr DR · Structure no. 157702

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitcomb Blvd. over Whitcomb Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Whitcomb Blvd. over Whitcomb Bayou in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,331 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitcomb Blvd.
CrossesWhitcomb Bayou
Location0.1MI S of Mlk Jr DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.14086, -82.76181
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic25,331 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 Whitcomb Blvd. over Whitcomb Bayou built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitcomb Blvd. over Whitcomb 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 Whitcomb Blvd. over Whitcomb Bayou carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitcomb Blvd. over Whitcomb Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Whitcomb Blvd. over Whitcomb Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.