US Bridges

US 92 SR 600 EB over Hillsborough River

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4 MI W of Bus 41 · Structure no. 100920

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
360 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 92 SR 600 EB over Hillsborough River is a steel movable - lift carrying US 92 SR 600 EB over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 27,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,279 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 92 SR 600 EB
CrossesHillsborough River
Location0.4 MI W of Bus 41
RouteU.S. Route 92
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99606, -82.46547
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,250 (2022)
Projected traffic47,279 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 92 SR 600 EB over Hillsborough River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 92 SR 600 EB over Hillsborough River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 92 SR 600 EB over Hillsborough River carry?

About 27,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 92 SR 600 EB over Hillsborough River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 92 SR 600 EB over Hillsborough River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.