Benjamin Rd. over Sweetwater Creek
FairHillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI N of Sligh Ave. · Structure no. 104605
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benjamin Rd. over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Benjamin Rd. over Sweetwater Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,902 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Benjamin Rd. over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benjamin Rd. over Sweetwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Benjamin Rd. over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Benjamin Rd. over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Benjamin Rd. over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.