US Bridges

40th Street over Hillsborough River

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.9 MI North of US-41 · Structure no. 104504

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
519 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th Street over Hillsborough River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40th Street over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,990 by 2042. The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Carries40th Street
CrossesHillsborough River
Location0.9 MI North of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00941, -82.41469
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length519 ft (158.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2023)
Projected traffic58,990 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 40th Street over Hillsborough River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th Street over Hillsborough River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 40th Street over Hillsborough River carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 40th Street over Hillsborough River?

The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns 40th Street over Hillsborough River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.