US Bridges

SR 589 Vet SB 3.8 over Henry ST Ditch

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3 MI N of Hillsbrgh Ave · Structure no. 100522

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,654
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 589 Vet SB 3.8 over Henry ST Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 589 Vet SB 3.8 over Henry ST 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 47,654 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,679 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 589 Vet SB 3.8
CrossesHenry ST Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of Hillsbrgh Ave
RouteState Highway 589
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00006, -82.54551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,654 (2022)
Projected traffic82,679 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 589 Vet SB 3.8 over Henry ST 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 SB 3.8 over Henry ST 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 SB 3.8 over Henry ST Ditch carry?

About 47,654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 589 Vet SB 3.8 over Henry ST Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 589 Vet SB 3.8 over Henry ST Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.