San Martin Boulevard Bridge Replacement

The San Martin Boulevard Bridge was constructed in 1962 and is nearing the end of its service life, which refers to the period during which a bridge can safely and reliably function. Additionally, the bridge does not have bike lanes or sidewalks, and it no longer meets current design standards or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Replacing the bridge is necessary to address these deficiencies. The new bridge will have a similar design and will be constructed just east of the existing one.

The proposed bridge typical section includes two 11-foot travel lanes and two 7-foot buffered bike lanes. A 6-foot-wide sidewalk and a 12-foot-wide shared use path is provided for pedestrian access across the bridge. Since the alignment of the new bridge will be shifted, the bridge will be constructed in stages to allow San Martin Boulevard to remain open during construction.

A Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study to evaluate alternatives for improvements to the San Martin Boulevard Bridge over Riviera Bay was completed in 2022. The limits of the study extended from Tallahassee Drive to Weedon Drive in St. Petersburg. This study was undertaken in accordance with the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, allowing the County to pursue federal funding for the project.

The development of the project included community input. Rehabilitation and replacement alternatives evaluated during the PD&E study were presented to the community at the Public Alternatives Workshop in 2016. The PD&E study included a Virtual Project Information Meeting held on Nov. 18, 2021. A Preferred Alternative concept was selected during the 2021 virtual public meeting and is being further developed during the design phase (the current phase of the project).

Visit the Community Outreach page to learn more about past community engagements, including recordings of past public meetings.

Project Location

Proposed Typical Section

Anticipated Schedule

• Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study Complete: April 2022
• Design: May 2023 – Spring 2027
• Construction: Late 2027 – Summer 2030

Community Outreach

Visit the Community Outreach page to learn more about past community engagements and current opportunities.

Project Funding

This project is supported by the Penny for Pinellas.

Contact Us

Dana Parkinson
Project Manager
Public Works / Capital Improvements
14 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-3640
dparkinson@pinellas.gov