Fla Mining Blvd over Sweetwater Creek
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 0.4 MI N of Waters Ave · Structure no. 104248
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,320
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fla Mining Blvd over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fla Mining Blvd over Sweetwater Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,184 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fla Mining Blvd over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fla Mining Blvd over Sweetwater Creek 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 Fla Mining Blvd over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 9,320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.
How long is Fla Mining Blvd over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Fla Mining Blvd over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.