US Bridges

CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Drainage Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · At W Woodmere Intersect · Structure no. 105909

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Drainage Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 90 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,861 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR587 W.Shore Blvd
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationAt W Woodmere Intersect
RouteCounty Highway 587
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.93585, -82.52431
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic21,861 by 2042
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Drainage Canal carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR587 W.Shore Blvd over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.