US Bridges

Anderson Road over Henry St. Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3 MI N of Hillsboro Ave · Structure no. 104211

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson Road over Henry St. Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Anderson Road over Henry St. Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,270 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,250 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson Road
CrossesHenry St. Canal
Location0.3 MI N of Hillsboro Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00003, -82.52616
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,270 (2023)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 Anderson Road over Henry St. Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anderson Road over Henry St. Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Anderson Road over Henry St. Canal carry?

About 9,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Anderson Road over Henry St. Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson Road over Henry St. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.