Fletcher Avenue over Hillsborough River
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 1.5 Miles West of I-75 · Structure no. 100276
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fletcher Avenue over Hillsborough River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fletcher Avenue over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,798 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fletcher Avenue over Hillsborough River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Fletcher Avenue 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 2023.
How much traffic does Fletcher Avenue over Hillsborough River carry?
About 38,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fletcher Avenue over Hillsborough River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Fletcher Avenue over Hillsborough River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.