US Bridges

Bullard Parkway WB over Hillsborough River

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.0MI E of 56th Street · Structure no. 104144

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
424 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullard Parkway WB over Hillsborough River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullard Parkway WB over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,375 by 2042. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBullard Parkway WB
CrossesHillsborough River
Location1.0MI E of 56th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.03264, -82.38186
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2023)
Projected traffic25,375 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bullard Parkway WB over Hillsborough River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullard Parkway WB over Hillsborough River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bullard Parkway WB over Hillsborough River carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bullard Parkway WB over Hillsborough River?

The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bullard Parkway WB over Hillsborough River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.