US Bridges

CR587-W.SHORE Blvd over Cedar Canal

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 328FT S of San Rafael · Structure no. 105911

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR587-W.SHORE Blvd over Cedar Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR587-W.SHORE Blvd over Cedar Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR587-W.SHORE Blvd
CrossesCedar Canal
Location328FT S of San Rafael
RouteCity Street 587
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.92604, -82.52437
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2023)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 CR587-W.SHORE Blvd over Cedar Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR587-W.SHORE Blvd over Cedar Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR587-W.SHORE Blvd over Cedar Canal carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR587-W.SHORE Blvd over Cedar Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR587-W.SHORE Blvd over Cedar Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.