Memorial Highway over Sweetwater Creek
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 1MI W of Eisenhower Blvd · Structure no. 100248
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Memorial Highway over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Memorial Highway over Sweetwater Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,125 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Memorial Highway over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Memorial Highway over Sweetwater 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Memorial Highway over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 35,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Memorial Highway over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Memorial Highway over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.