US Bridges

Sun Lake Blvd. over Sun Lake Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI N Oflutz Lk.Fern RD · Structure no. 104607

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sun Lake Blvd. over Sun Lake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Sun Lake Blvd. over Sun Lake Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,514 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSun Lake Blvd.
CrossesSun Lake Canal
Location0.3MI N Oflutz Lk.Fern RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.16019, -82.4952
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2023)
Projected traffic21,514 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sun Lake Blvd. over Sun Lake Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sun Lake Blvd. over Sun Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sun Lake Blvd. over Sun Lake Canal carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sun Lake Blvd. over Sun Lake Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Sun Lake Blvd. over Sun Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.