US Bridges

SR618 Selmon WB over Mississippi Avenue

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.7MI N of Gandy Blvd. · Structure no. 100316

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,750
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR618 Selmon WB over Mississippi Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR618 Selmon WB over Mississippi Avenue in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,881 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR618 Selmon WB
CrossesMississippi Avenue
Location2.7MI N of Gandy Blvd.
RouteState Highway 618
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.92878, -82.48618
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,750 (2022)
Projected traffic49,881 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR618 Selmon WB over Mississippi Avenue built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR618 Selmon WB over Mississippi Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR618 Selmon WB over Mississippi Avenue carry?

About 28,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR618 Selmon WB over Mississippi Avenue?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR618 Selmon WB over Mississippi Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.