US Bridges

George Road over Canal a Gulfwood Est

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4MI N of Memorial HWY · Structure no. 104214

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Road over Canal a Gulfwood Est is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying George Road over Canal a Gulfwood Est 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,250 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGeorge Road
CrossesCanal a Gulfwood Est
Location0.4MI N of Memorial HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98916, -82.55042
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,250 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 George Road over Canal a Gulfwood Est built?

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

What condition is George Road over Canal a Gulfwood Est 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 George Road over Canal a Gulfwood Est carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is George Road over Canal a Gulfwood Est?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns George Road over Canal a Gulfwood Est?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.