US Bridges

S Harbor Island Bl over Garrison Channel

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Channelside DR · Structure no. 105629

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
424 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Harbor Island Bl over Garrison Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Harbor Island Bl over Garrison Channel in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2042. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Harbor Island Bl
CrossesGarrison Channel
Location0.2MI S of Channelside DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93989, -82.4545
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 S Harbor Island Bl over Garrison Channel built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Harbor Island Bl 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 S Harbor Island Bl over Garrison Channel carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S Harbor Island Bl over Garrison Channel?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S Harbor Island Bl over Garrison Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.