US Bridges

Hudson Lane over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Dale Mabry HWY · Structure no. 104209

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Lane over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hudson Lane over Sweetwater Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson Lane
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location0.1MI W of Dale Mabry HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05113, -82.50562
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hudson Lane over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Lane over Sweetwater Creek 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 Hudson Lane over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Lane over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Lane over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.