US Bridges

SR-574 over Baker Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.2MI East of Kingsway RD · Structure no. 100033

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-574 over Baker Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-574 over Baker Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,056 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-574
CrossesBaker Canal
Location1.2MI East of Kingsway RD
RouteState Highway 574
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98706, -82.25908
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2024)
Projected traffic31,056 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 SR-574 over Baker Canal built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-574 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-574 over Baker Canal carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-574 over Baker Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-574 over Baker Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.