US Bridges

N Westshore Blvd. over Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · At SR-616 (spruce St.) · Structure no. 104480

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Westshore Blvd. over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N Westshore Blvd. over Canal 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,188 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN Westshore Blvd.
CrossesCanal
LocationAt SR-616 (spruce St.)
RouteCounty Highway 587
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96012, -82.52412
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,188 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 N Westshore Blvd. over Canal built?

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

What condition is N Westshore Blvd. over Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N Westshore Blvd. over Canal carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Westshore Blvd. over Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N Westshore Blvd. over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.