US Bridges

West Davis Blvd. over Canal

FairPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.7 Mile S of Davis Blvd. · Structure no. 105608

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Davis Blvd. over Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Davis Blvd. over Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1927, 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Davis Blvd.
CrossesCanal
Location0.7 Mile S of Davis Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.92024, -82.45869
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic12,580 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Davis Blvd. over Canal built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Davis Blvd. over Canal 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 West Davis Blvd. over Canal carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Davis Blvd. over Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns West Davis Blvd. over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.