US Bridges

SR 568 Vet SB 0.0 over Suncoast Parkway

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.8MI N of Sugarwood Toll · Structure no. 100624

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 568 Vet SB 0.0 over Suncoast Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 568 Vet SB 0.0 over Suncoast Parkway 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,242 by 2044. The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 568 Vet SB 0.0
CrossesSuncoast Parkway
Location2.8MI N of Sugarwood Toll
RouteState Highway 568
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.12207, -82.54627
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (115 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2022)
Projected traffic44,242 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 568 Vet SB 0.0 over Suncoast Parkway built?

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

What condition is SR 568 Vet SB 0.0 over Suncoast Parkway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 568 Vet SB 0.0 over Suncoast Parkway carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 568 Vet SB 0.0 over Suncoast Parkway?

The structure is 377 ft (115 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 568 Vet SB 0.0 over Suncoast Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.