Beneficial Drive over Garrison Channel
GoodHillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Channelside DR · Structure no. 105628
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 529 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beneficial Drive over Garrison Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beneficial Drive over Garrison Channel in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2042. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beneficial Drive over Garrison Channel built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beneficial Drive over Garrison Channel 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 Beneficial Drive over Garrison Channel carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Beneficial Drive over Garrison Channel?
The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Beneficial Drive over Garrison Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.