US Bridges

Brorein Street over Hillsborough River

FairPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · Downtown Tampa · Structure no. 105501

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
318 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brorein Street over Hillsborough River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Brorein Street over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,375 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrorein Street
CrossesHillsborough River
LocationDowntown Tampa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.94341, -82.45903
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,375 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brorein Street over Hillsborough River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brorein Street over Hillsborough River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brorein Street over Hillsborough River carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brorein Street over Hillsborough River?

The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Brorein Street over Hillsborough River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.