US Bridges

SR 60 Kennedy Blvd over Hillsborough River

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.7 MI W of US-41 · Structure no. 100100

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 Kennedy Blvd over Hillsborough River is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 60 Kennedy Blvd over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 112 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,918 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60 Kennedy Blvd
CrossesHillsborough River
Location0.7 MI W of US-41
RouteState Highway 60
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.94661, -82.46101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2024)
Projected traffic52,918 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 Kennedy Blvd over Hillsborough River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 60 Kennedy Blvd over Hillsborough River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 Kennedy Blvd over Hillsborough River carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 Kennedy Blvd over Hillsborough River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 Kennedy Blvd over Hillsborough River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.