US Bridges

Ehrlich RD over Brushy Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.2MI W of Dale Mabry HWY · Structure no. 104264

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ehrlich RD over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ehrlich RD over Brushy Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,050 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEhrlich RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.2MI W of Dale Mabry HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.08461, -82.52475
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic52,050 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ehrlich RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ehrlich RD over Brushy Creek 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 Ehrlich RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ehrlich RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ehrlich RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.