4th St. NW over Ruskin Inlet
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI S of Shell Pt. RD · Structure no. 104321
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th St. NW over Ruskin Inlet is a concrete slab carrying 4th St. NW over Ruskin Inlet in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th St. NW over Ruskin Inlet built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4th St. NW over Ruskin Inlet 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 4th St. NW over Ruskin Inlet carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 4th St. NW over Ruskin Inlet?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 4th St. NW over Ruskin Inlet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.