US Bridges

US-301 SB (SR-43) over CSX RR

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3 Mile North of SR-60 · Structure no. 100910

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 SB (SR-43) over CSX RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US-301 SB (SR-43) over CSX RR in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 88 years old, older 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,875 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-301 SB (SR-43)
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.3 Mile North of SR-60
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95304, -82.35488
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2023)
Projected traffic41,875 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-301 SB (SR-43) over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US-301 SB (SR-43) over CSX RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-301 SB (SR-43) over CSX RR carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-301 SB (SR-43) over CSX RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-301 SB (SR-43) over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.