US Bridges

Marina Drive over Zutes Canal

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Pinellas County, Florida · 200FT S of Anclote RD · Structure no. 157703

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marina Drive over Zutes Canal is a concrete slab carrying Marina Drive over Zutes Canal in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMarina Drive
CrossesZutes Canal
Location200FT S of Anclote RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15913, -82.76502
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2023)
Projected traffic257 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Marina Drive over Zutes Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marina Drive over Zutes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Marina Drive over Zutes Canal carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marina Drive over Zutes Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Marina Drive over Zutes Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.