US Bridges

Orange Grove Drive over Sweetwater Creek

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Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4 MI S of Fletcher Av · Structure no. 104208

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Grove Drive over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Orange Grove Drive over Sweetwater Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOrange Grove Drive
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Fletcher Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05606, -82.50057
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2023)
Projected traffic6,550 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Orange Grove Drive over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Grove Drive over Sweetwater Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Orange Grove Drive over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orange Grove Drive over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Grove Drive over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.