US Bridges

SR-60 over Tampa Bay

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 4.8MI E of Mcmullen Booth · Structure no. 100301

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,255 ft
45 main spans
Daily traffic
62,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Tampa Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 over Tampa Bay in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 62,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,438 by 2044. The structure is 3,255 ft (992 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60
CrossesTampa Bay
Location4.8MI E of Mcmullen Booth
RouteState Highway 60
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96998, -82.62491
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans45
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,255 ft (992 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,500 (2022)
Projected traffic108,438 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 over Tampa Bay built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 over Tampa Bay 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-60 over Tampa Bay carry?

About 62,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Tampa Bay?

The structure is 3,255 ft (992 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 over Tampa Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.