Laurel Street over Hillsborough River
FairPosted for loadHillsborough County, Florida · Downtown Tampa · Structure no. 105503
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 366 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Street over Hillsborough River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Laurel Street over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 99 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 5 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,625 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long and 60 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Street over Hillsborough River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Laurel 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 2023.
How much traffic does Laurel Street over Hillsborough River carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Street over Hillsborough River?
The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Street over Hillsborough River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.