US Bridges

Jameson Road over S.Prong Alafia River

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.2 MI East of CR-39 · Structure no. 104432

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jameson Road over S.Prong Alafia River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jameson Road over S.Prong Alafia River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJameson Road
CrossesS.Prong Alafia River
Location2.2 MI East of CR-39
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.79655, -82.11745
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2023)
Projected traffic487 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jameson Road over S.Prong Alafia River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jameson Road over S.Prong Alafia River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Jameson Road over S.Prong Alafia River carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jameson Road over S.Prong Alafia River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jameson Road over S.Prong Alafia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.