US Bridges

Barry Road over Drainage Canal

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.8 MI E of Hanley Road · Structure no. 104224

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
708
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barry Road over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Barry Road over Drainage Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,860 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarry Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.8 MI E of Hanley Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01664, -82.55021
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2023)
Projected traffic10,860 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Barry Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barry Road over Drainage Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Barry Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Barry Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Barry Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.