US Bridges

Neptune Way over Shorecrest Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Westshore Blvd · Structure no. 105627

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,501
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neptune Way over Shorecrest Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Neptune Way over Shorecrest Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,501 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2047. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNeptune Way
CrossesShorecrest Canal
Location0.1MI W of Westshore Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.94022, -82.52627
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,501 (2025)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2047
Trucks1%
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 Neptune Way over Shorecrest Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neptune Way over Shorecrest 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 Neptune Way over Shorecrest Canal carry?

About 1,501 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Neptune Way over Shorecrest Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Neptune Way over Shorecrest Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.