US Bridges

Himes Ave. over Rusty Canal

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2 MI S/O Hillsboro Ave · Structure no. 105912

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Himes Ave. over Rusty Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Himes Ave. over Rusty Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHimes Ave.
CrossesRusty Canal
Location0.2 MI S/O Hillsboro Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99242, -82.50105
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 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 traffic2,700 (2025)
Projected traffic4,685 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 Himes Ave. over Rusty Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Himes Ave. over Rusty 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Himes Ave. over Rusty Canal carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Himes Ave. over Rusty Canal?

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

Who owns Himes Ave. over Rusty Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.