US Bridges

Garden Club Dr. over Lily Canal

GoodPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · 25FT E/O Grove Park Ave · Structure no. 105623

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Club Dr. over Lily Canal is a concrete slab carrying Garden Club Dr. over Lily Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGarden Club Dr.
CrossesLily Canal
Location25FT E/O Grove Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93528, -82.5248
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2025)
Projected traffic9 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Garden Club Dr. over Lily Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Club Dr. over Lily Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Garden Club Dr. over Lily Canal carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Garden Club Dr. over Lily Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Club Dr. over Lily Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.