Bethlehem Road over South Prong Alafia River
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · 1.4 MI North of SR-674 · Structure no. 104304
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethlehem Road over South Prong Alafia River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bethlehem Road over South Prong Alafia River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethlehem Road over South Prong Alafia River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethlehem Road over South Prong Alafia River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over South Prong Alafia River carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bethlehem Road over South Prong Alafia River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bethlehem Road over South Prong Alafia River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.