US Bridges

Benjamin Road over Henry ST Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Hillsboro Ave · Structure no. 104213

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benjamin Road over Henry ST Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Benjamin Road over Henry ST Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,625 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBenjamin Road
CrossesHenry ST Canal
Location0.2MI N of Hillsboro Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00008, -82.542
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2023)
Projected traffic32,625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Benjamin Road over Henry ST Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benjamin 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 Benjamin Road over Henry ST Canal carry?

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Benjamin Road over Henry ST Canal?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Benjamin Road over Henry ST Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.