US Bridges

Ramp A3 over Tia Drainage Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · At Tia · Structure no. 100682

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp A3 over Tia Drainage Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp A3 over Tia Drainage Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,268 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp A3
CrossesTia Drainage Canal
LocationAt Tia
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96067, -82.53965
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2024)
Projected traffic15,268 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp A3 over Tia Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp A3 over Tia Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp A3 over Tia Drainage Canal carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp A3 over Tia Drainage Canal?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp A3 over Tia Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.