US Bridges

SR 589 Vet NB 8.2 over Gardner RD

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1 Mile S of Gunn HWY · Structure no. 100547

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,200
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 589 Vet NB 8.2 over Gardner RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 589 Vet NB 8.2 over Gardner RD 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 37,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,542 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 589 Vet NB 8.2
CrossesGardner RD
Location1 Mile S of Gunn HWY
RouteState Highway 589
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05144, -82.56963
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,200 (2022)
Projected traffic64,542 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 8.2 over Gardner RD 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 8.2 over Gardner RD 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 8.2 over Gardner RD carry?

About 37,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 589 Vet NB 8.2 over Gardner RD?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 589 Vet NB 8.2 over Gardner RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.