US Bridges

Ramp A4 over Lemon ST Ditch

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1MI S of W Cypress ST · Structure no. 100710

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp A4 over Lemon ST Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp A4 over Lemon ST Ditch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,798 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp A4
CrossesLemon ST Ditch
Location0.1MI S of W Cypress ST
RouteState Highway 60
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95108, -82.53426
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,798 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollToll bridge
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 A4 over Lemon ST Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp A4 over Lemon ST Ditch 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 Ramp A4 over Lemon ST Ditch carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp A4 over Lemon ST Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp A4 over Lemon ST Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.