US Bridges

Bayshore Blvd. over Crayfish Canal

PoorPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1 MI N/O Macdill Afb · Structure no. 105622

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayshore Blvd. over Crayfish Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bayshore Blvd. over Crayfish Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBayshore Blvd.
CrossesCrayfish Canal
Location0.1 MI N/O Macdill Afb
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.86606, -82.48897
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2025)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2045
Trucks13%
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 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 Bayshore Blvd. over Crayfish Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayshore Blvd. over Crayfish Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Bayshore Blvd. over Crayfish Canal carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bayshore Blvd. over Crayfish Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bayshore Blvd. over Crayfish Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.