US Bridges

SR 589 Vet N/S 3.1 over Air Cargo Ditch

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Memorial HWY · Structure no. 100518

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 589 Vet N/S 3.1 over Air Cargo Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 589 Vet N/S 3.1 over Air Cargo Ditch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 31 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 88,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,242 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR 589 Vet N/S 3.1
CrossesAir Cargo Ditch
Location0.5 MI N of Memorial HWY
RouteState Highway 589
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98908, -82.54584
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,900 (2022)
Projected traffic154,242 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 589 Vet N/S 3.1 over Air Cargo Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 589 Vet N/S 3.1 over Air Cargo Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 589 Vet N/S 3.1 over Air Cargo Ditch carry?

About 88,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 589 Vet N/S 3.1 over Air Cargo Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 589 Vet N/S 3.1 over Air Cargo Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.