US Bridges

I-4 (SR-400) over Baker Canal

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 4.2MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 100620

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 (SR-400) over Baker Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-4 (SR-400) over Baker Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 139,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 241,165 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4 (SR-400)
CrossesBaker Canal
Location4.2MI East of I-75
RouteInterstate 4
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01936, -82.25964
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,000 (2023)
Projected traffic241,165 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-4 (SR-400) over Baker Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 (SR-400) over Baker Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-4 (SR-400) over Baker Canal carry?

About 139,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-4 (SR-400) over Baker Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns I-4 (SR-400) over Baker Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.