US Bridges

Thatcher Ave over Channel H

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5MI South of Waters Ave · Structure no. 104234

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thatcher Ave over Channel H is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Thatcher Ave over Channel H 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesThatcher Ave
CrossesChannel H
Location0.5MI South of Waters Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01823, -82.5145
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Thatcher Ave over Channel H built?

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

What condition is Thatcher Ave over Channel H 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 Thatcher Ave over Channel H carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thatcher Ave over Channel H?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Thatcher Ave over Channel H?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.