US Bridges

Cypress St. over Drainage Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · In Julian B. Lane Park · Structure no. 105913

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress St. over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress St. over Drainage Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCypress St.
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationIn Julian B. Lane Park
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95203, -82.46599
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cypress St. over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress St. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cypress St. over Drainage Canal carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypress St. over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Cypress St. over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.