US Bridges

CR-574/BROADWAY over Tampa Bypass Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Orient Road · Structure no. 100029

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
528 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-574/BROADWAY over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-574/BROADWAY over Tampa Bypass Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,875 by 2042. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-574/BROADWAY
CrossesTampa Bypass Canal
Location0.2MI E of Orient Road
RouteCounty Highway 574
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.9665, -82.36793
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic13,875 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-574/BROADWAY over Tampa Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-574/BROADWAY over Tampa Bypass 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR-574/BROADWAY over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-574/BROADWAY over Tampa Bypass Canal?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns CR-574/BROADWAY over Tampa Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.