US Bridges

US-301 (SR-41) over Tampa Bypass Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 3.4MI N/O JCT US301 & I-4 · Structure no. 100593

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
515 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-41) over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-301 (SR-41) over Tampa Bypass Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2044. The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS-301 (SR-41)
CrossesTampa Bypass Canal
Location3.4MI N/O JCT US301 & I-4
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.04498, -82.3452
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length515 ft (157.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-301 (SR-41) over Tampa Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-301 (SR-41) over Tampa Bypass Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-301 (SR-41) over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-41) over Tampa Bypass Canal?

The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns US-301 (SR-41) over Tampa Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.