US Bridges

Ashley ST On-Ramp over Laurel Street

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5 MI North of SR-60 · Structure no. 100291

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashley ST On-Ramp over Laurel Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashley ST On-Ramp over Laurel Street in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAshley ST On-Ramp
CrossesLaurel Street
Location0.5 MI North of SR-60
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95497, -82.462
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2024)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashley ST On-Ramp over Laurel Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashley ST On-Ramp over Laurel Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ashley ST On-Ramp over Laurel Street carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ashley ST On-Ramp over Laurel Street?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ashley ST On-Ramp over Laurel Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.