US Bridges

Fishhawk Blvd. over Little Fishhawk Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.8MI E of Bell Shoal RD · Structure no. 104363

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

About this bridge

Fishhawk Blvd. over Little Fishhawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishhawk Blvd. over Little 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 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 22,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,810 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFishhawk Blvd.
CrossesLittle Fishhawk Creek
Location2.8MI E of Bell Shoal RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85309, -82.22434
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,350 (2024)
Projected traffic26,810 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Little Fishhawk Creek built?

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

What condition is Fishhawk Blvd. over Little Fishhawk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fishhawk Blvd. over Little Fishhawk Creek carry?

About 22,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fishhawk Blvd. over Little Fishhawk Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fishhawk Blvd. over Little Fishhawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.