Garden Lane over Tampa Bypass Canal
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · 1.2MI N of DR Mlk Jr Blvd · Structure no. 100371
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 512 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden Lane over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden Lane over Tampa Bypass Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden Lane over Tampa Bypass Canal built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden Lane over Tampa Bypass Canal 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Garden Lane over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garden Lane over Tampa Bypass Canal?
The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Garden Lane over Tampa Bypass Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.