US Bridges

N. Westshore Blvd. over Raytheon Ditch

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4MI N of SR616/SPRUCE · Structure no. 104479

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,120
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

N. Westshore Blvd. over Raytheon Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying N. Westshore Blvd. over Raytheon Ditch in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,124 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. Westshore Blvd.
CrossesRaytheon Ditch
Location0.4MI N of SR616/SPRUCE
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96638, -82.52403
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,120 (2024)
Projected traffic12,124 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 N. Westshore Blvd. over Raytheon Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Westshore Blvd. over Raytheon Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N. Westshore Blvd. over Raytheon Ditch carry?

About 10,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Westshore Blvd. over Raytheon Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns N. Westshore Blvd. over Raytheon Ditch?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.