US Bridges

US-301 (SR-43) over Alafia River

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.7MI. N of Gibsonton Dr. · Structure no. 100506

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
472 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-43) over Alafia River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-301 (SR-43) over Alafia River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,678 by 2042. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-301 (SR-43)
CrossesAlafia River
Location0.7MI. N of Gibsonton Dr.
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.86889, -82.32665
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2023)
Projected traffic80,678 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US-301 (SR-43) over Alafia River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-301 (SR-43) over Alafia River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-301 (SR-43) over Alafia River carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-43) over Alafia River?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US-301 (SR-43) over Alafia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.