US-301 SB (SR-43) over Tampa Bypass Canal
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 2MI North of SR-60 · Structure no. 100012
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 674 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-301 SB (SR-43) over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-301 SB (SR-43) over Tampa Bypass Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,965 by 2042. The structure is 674 ft (205.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-301 SB (SR-43) over Tampa Bypass Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-301 SB (SR-43) over Tampa Bypass Canal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US-301 SB (SR-43) over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US-301 SB (SR-43) over Tampa Bypass Canal?
The structure is 674 ft (205.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-301 SB (SR-43) over Tampa Bypass Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.