US Bridges

Davis Isld Bridge over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B.

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · Bayshore Blvd;hyde Pk Av · Structure no. 105605

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,329 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Isld Bridge over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Isld Bridge over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B. in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,329 ft (405.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDavis Isld Bridge
CrossesHills. Bay & Bayshore B.
LocationBayshore Blvd;hyde Pk Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93759, -82.46351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,329 ft (405.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Isld Bridge over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Isld Bridge over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Davis Isld Bridge over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B. carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Davis Isld Bridge over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B.?

The structure is 1,329 ft (405.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Isld Bridge over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.