US Bridges

North Church Ave over Henry Street Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI N of Hillsborough a · Structure no. 104238

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Church Ave over Henry Street Canal is a concrete culvert carrying North Church Ave over Henry Street 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,813 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Church Ave
CrossesHenry Street Canal
Location0.3MI N of Hillsborough a
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99972, -82.50722
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic3,850 (2023)
Projected traffic4,813 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Church Ave over Henry Street Canal built?

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

What condition is North Church Ave over Henry Street 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 North Church Ave over Henry Street Canal carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Church Ave over Henry Street Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns North Church Ave over Henry Street Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.