US Bridges

US-92 (SR-600) WB over Hillsborough River

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4MI West of BUS-41 · Structure no. 100618

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
437 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 (SR-600) WB over Hillsborough River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US-92 (SR-600) WB over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 27,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,279 by 2044. The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-92 (SR-600) WB
CrossesHillsborough River
Location0.4MI West of BUS-41
RouteU.S. Route 92
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99628, -82.46555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length437 ft (133.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,250 (2022)
Projected traffic47,279 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-92 (SR-600) WB over Hillsborough River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-92 (SR-600) WB over Hillsborough River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-92 (SR-600) WB over Hillsborough River carry?

About 27,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-92 (SR-600) WB over Hillsborough River?

The structure is 437 ft (133.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US-92 (SR-600) WB over Hillsborough River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.