US Bridges

CR41A/OLD Bayshore over Raceway Canal

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.2MI NE of US-41 · Structure no. 104333

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR41A/OLD Bayshore over Raceway Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR41A/OLD Bayshore over Raceway Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,237 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR41A/OLD Bayshore
CrossesRaceway Canal
Location1.2MI NE of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 41A
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.88506, -82.39175
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2023)
Projected traffic1,237 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR41A/OLD Bayshore over Raceway Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR41A/OLD Bayshore over Raceway Canal 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 CR41A/OLD Bayshore over Raceway Canal carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR41A/OLD Bayshore over Raceway Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR41A/OLD Bayshore over Raceway Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.