Cass Street over Hillsborough River
FairPosted for loadHillsborough County, Florida · Downtown Tampa · Structure no. 105502
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 506 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cass Street over Hillsborough River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Cass Street over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 98 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,298 by 2042. The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cass Street over Hillsborough River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Cass 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 Cass Street over Hillsborough River carry?
About 5,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cass Street over Hillsborough River?
The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Cass Street over Hillsborough River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.