43rd Street over Apex Drain
GoodPosted for loadHillsborough County, Florida · At Columbus Drive · Structure no. 105906
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
43rd Street over Apex Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 43rd Street over Apex Drain in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 43rd Street over Apex Drain built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 43rd Street over Apex Drain 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 43rd Street over Apex Drain carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 43rd Street over Apex Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 43rd Street over Apex Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.