US Bridges

SR-589 Vets Ex SB over SR-60 Eb/Wb Ramps

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Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.7 MI North of I-275 · Structure no. 100688

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
817 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-589 Vets Ex SB over SR-60 Eb/Wb Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-589 Vets Ex SB over SR-60 Eb/Wb Ramps in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,181 by 2042. The structure is 817 ft (249.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-589 Vets Ex SB
CrossesSR-60 Eb/Wb Ramps
Location1.7 MI North of I-275
RouteState Highway 589
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96711, -82.54789
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length817 ft (249.1 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2023)
Projected traffic15,181 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-589 Vets Ex SB over SR-60 Eb/Wb Ramps built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-589 Vets Ex SB over SR-60 Eb/Wb Ramps 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-589 Vets Ex SB over SR-60 Eb/Wb Ramps carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-589 Vets Ex SB over SR-60 Eb/Wb Ramps?

The structure is 817 ft (249.1 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR-589 Vets Ex SB over SR-60 Eb/Wb Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.