US Bridges

CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Spring Lake Bayou

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.4 MI N of Gandy Blvd · Structure no. 105624

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Spring Lake Bayou is a concrete slab carrying CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Spring Lake Bayou in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,861 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR587 W.Shore Blvd
CrossesSpring Lake Bayou
Location1.4 MI N of Gandy Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 587
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.91389, -82.52669
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic21,861 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Spring Lake Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Spring Lake Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Spring Lake Bayou carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Spring Lake Bayou?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Spring Lake Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.