Sligh Avenue over Hillsborough River
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI W of Bus 41 Fl Ave · Structure no. 105602
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sligh Avenue over Hillsborough River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sligh Avenue over Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,875 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sligh Avenue over Hillsborough River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sligh Avenue over Hillsborough River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sligh Avenue over Hillsborough River carry?
About 27,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sligh Avenue over Hillsborough River?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Sligh Avenue over Hillsborough River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.