Plant Avenue over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B.
FairHillsborough County, Florida · Bridge Off Davis Island · Structure no. 105606
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 636 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plant Avenue over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plant Avenue over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B. in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1990, 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.
It carries about 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2042. The structure is 636 ft (193.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plant Avenue over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B. built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Plant Avenue 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 Plant Avenue over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B. carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Plant Avenue over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B.?
The structure is 636 ft (193.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Plant Avenue over Hills. Bay & Bayshore B.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.