Bruce B. Downs SB over Cypress Creek
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · 3.0 MI S of I-75 · Structure no. 104501
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bruce B. Downs SB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruce B. Downs SB over Cypress Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 38 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,243 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bruce B. Downs SB over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Bruce B. Downs SB over Cypress 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 2023.
How much traffic does Bruce B. Downs SB over Cypress Creek carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Bruce B. Downs SB over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Bruce B. Downs SB over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.