US Bridges

SR 589 Vet NB 3.6 over W Hillsborough Ave

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.9 MI N of SR 60 · Structure no. 100519

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,450
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 589 Vet NB 3.6 over W Hillsborough Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 589 Vet NB 3.6 over W Hillsborough Ave 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 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 44,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,121 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 589 Vet NB 3.6
CrossesW Hillsborough Ave
Location1.9 MI N of SR 60
RouteState Highway 589
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99635, -82.54587
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,450 (2022)
Projected traffic77,121 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 589 Vet NB 3.6 over W Hillsborough Ave built?

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

What condition is SR 589 Vet NB 3.6 over W Hillsborough Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 589 Vet NB 3.6 over W Hillsborough Ave carry?

About 44,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 589 Vet NB 3.6 over W Hillsborough Ave?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 589 Vet NB 3.6 over W Hillsborough Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.