US Bridges

SR-618B over Gandy Blvd

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 480FT W/O Dale Mabry HWY · Structure no. 100856

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-618B over Gandy Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-618B over Gandy Blvd in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-618B
CrossesGandy Blvd
Location480FT W/O Dale Mabry HWY
RouteState Highway 618
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89342, -82.50803
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 18 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2024)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-618B over Gandy Blvd built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-618B over Gandy Blvd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-618B over Gandy Blvd carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-618B over Gandy Blvd?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-618B over Gandy Blvd?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.