US Bridges

SR-60 WB over Tampa Bypass Canal

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.8 Miles East of US-41 · Structure no. 100080

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
652 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
15,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 WB over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 WB over Tampa Bypass Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,305 by 2044. The structure is 652 ft (198.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60 WB
CrossesTampa Bypass Canal
Location1.8 Miles East of US-41
RouteState Highway 60
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95235, -82.37094
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length652 ft (198.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,162 (2022)
Projected traffic26,305 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 WB over Tampa Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 WB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-60 WB over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?

About 15,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 WB over Tampa Bypass Canal?

The structure is 652 ft (198.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 WB over Tampa Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.