US Bridges

Fairway Blvd. over Flamingo Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1MI S Ofapollo Bch Blvd · Structure no. 104710

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway Blvd. over Flamingo Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fairway Blvd. over Flamingo Canal 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFairway Blvd.
CrossesFlamingo Canal
Location0.1MI S Ofapollo Bch Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.77272, -82.4071
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2021)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Fairway Blvd. over Flamingo Canal built?

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

What condition is Fairway Blvd. over Flamingo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fairway Blvd. over Flamingo Canal carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairway Blvd. over Flamingo Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway Blvd. over Flamingo Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.