US Bridges

Fishhawk Blvd. over Fishhawk Creek

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.5MI E of Bell Shoals RD · Structure no. 104362

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
412 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishhawk Blvd. over Fishhawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishhawk Blvd. over Fishhawk Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 22,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,820 by 2044. The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFishhawk Blvd.
CrossesFishhawk Creek
Location1.5MI E of Bell Shoals RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85413, -82.24593
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length412 ft (125.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,350 (2024)
Projected traffic26,820 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Fishhawk Blvd. over Fishhawk Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishhawk Blvd. over Fishhawk Creek 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 Fishhawk Blvd. over Fishhawk Creek carry?

About 22,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fishhawk Blvd. over Fishhawk Creek?

The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fishhawk Blvd. over Fishhawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.