US Bridges

SR589 (veterans SB over Independence Pkwy

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.6MI N of SR-60 · Structure no. 100514

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR589 (veterans SB over Independence Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR589 (veterans SB over Independence Pkwy in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,181 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR589 (veterans SB
CrossesIndependence Pkwy
Location0.6MI N of SR-60
RouteState Highway 589
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97677, -82.5469
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2022)
Projected traffic15,181 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR589 (veterans SB over Independence Pkwy built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR589 (veterans SB over Independence Pkwy 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 SR589 (veterans SB over Independence Pkwy carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR589 (veterans SB over Independence Pkwy?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR589 (veterans SB over Independence Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.