US Bridges

SR-582 EB Fowler over Tampa Bypass Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.6 Mile East of I-75 · Structure no. 100472

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-582 EB Fowler over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-582 EB Fowler over Tampa Bypass Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,049 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-582 EB Fowler
CrossesTampa Bypass Canal
Location0.6 Mile East of I-75
RouteState Highway 582
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05409, -82.34526
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2022)
Projected traffic16,049 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-582 EB Fowler over Tampa Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-582 EB Fowler 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-582 EB Fowler over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-582 EB Fowler over Tampa Bypass Canal?

The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR-582 EB Fowler over Tampa Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.