US Bridges

Lois Ave over Henry ST Canal

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5 MI N/O Hillsboro Ave · Structure no. 100507

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lois Ave over Henry ST Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lois Ave over Henry ST Canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLois Ave
CrossesHenry ST Canal
Location0.5 MI N/O Hillsboro Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99983, -82.51344
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2025)
Projected traffic9,369 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lois Ave over Henry ST Canal built?

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

What condition is Lois Ave over Henry ST Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Lois Ave over Henry ST Canal carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lois Ave over Henry ST Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lois Ave over Henry ST Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.