78th Street over Delaney Creek
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Causeway Blvd · Structure no. 100246
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
78th Street over Delaney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 78th Street over Delaney Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,875 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 78th Street over Delaney Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 78th Street over Delaney Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 78th Street over Delaney Creek carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 78th Street over Delaney Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns 78th Street over Delaney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.