US Bridges

Hesperides Street over Henry St. Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Hillsboro Ave · Structure no. 104237

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,860
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hesperides Street over Henry St. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Hesperides Street over Henry St. Canal 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,575 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHesperides Street
CrossesHenry St. Canal
Location0.2MI N of Hillsboro Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99983, -82.51942
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2023)
Projected traffic3,575 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hesperides Street over Henry St. Canal built?

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

What condition is Hesperides Street 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 Hesperides Street over Henry St. Canal carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hesperides Street over Henry St. Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hesperides Street over Henry St. Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.