US Bridges

Bearss Ave. over Lake Albright

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.9MI W of Florida Ave. · Structure no. 104260

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bearss Ave. over Lake Albright is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bearss Ave. over Lake Albright in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,340 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBearss Ave.
CrossesLake Albright
Location0.9MI W of Florida Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.08886, -82.47469
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2023)
Projected traffic76,340 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bearss Ave. over Lake Albright built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bearss Ave. over Lake Albright 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bearss Ave. over Lake Albright carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bearss Ave. over Lake Albright?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Bearss Ave. over Lake Albright?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.