US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.25 Mile North of SR-60 · Structure no. 100089

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Ditch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,328 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.25 Mile North of SR-60
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95573, -82.40179
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2023)
Projected traffic63,328 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.