US Bridges

Hoover Blvd. over Henry St. Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Hillsboro Ave · Structure no. 104228

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover Blvd. over Henry St. Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hoover Blvd. over Henry St. Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 44 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 15,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,890 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHoover Blvd.
CrossesHenry St. Canal
Location0.2MI N of Hillsboro Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00019, -82.53375
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,120 (2023)
Projected traffic17,890 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hoover Blvd. over Henry St. Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Hoover Blvd. 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 Hoover Blvd. over Henry St. Canal carry?

About 15,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hoover Blvd. over Henry St. Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover Blvd. over Henry St. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.