US Bridges

US-92 - SR-600 over Baker Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.3 MI E of Kingsway RD · Structure no. 100025

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1943
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 - SR-600 over Baker Canal is a concrete slab carrying US-92 - SR-600 over Baker Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1943, so it is 95 years old, older 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,606 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-92 - SR-600
CrossesBaker Canal
Location1.3 MI E of Kingsway RD
RouteU.S. Route 92
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01314, -82.25686
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,606 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-92 - SR-600 over Baker Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1943.

What condition is US-92 - SR-600 over Baker 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-92 - SR-600 over Baker Canal carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-92 - SR-600 over Baker Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-92 - SR-600 over Baker Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.