US Bridges

SR618 Selmon EB over Palm River Road

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.0MI W of US-301 · Structure no. 100462

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR618 Selmon EB over Palm River Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR618 Selmon EB over Palm River Road in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 44 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,195 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR618 Selmon EB
CrossesPalm River Road
Location1.0MI W of US-301
RouteState Highway 618
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.94076, -82.36032
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2022)
Projected traffic64,195 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over Palm River Road built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR618 Selmon EB over Palm River Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR618 Selmon EB over Palm River Road carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR618 Selmon EB over Palm River Road?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR618 Selmon EB over Palm River Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.