Bruce B. Downs SB over Trout Creek
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · 1.0 MI N of I-75 (SR-93) · Structure no. 104502
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bruce B. Downs SB over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruce B. Downs SB over Trout Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 36 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 57,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,763 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 Trout Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Bruce B. Downs SB over Trout 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 Trout Creek carry?
About 57,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bruce B. Downs SB over Trout Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Bruce B. Downs SB over Trout Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.