US Bridges

Riviera Drive over Coquimba Channel

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 480FT. W of W. Davis Blvd · Structure no. 105914

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,501
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riviera Drive over Coquimba Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riviera Drive over Coquimba Channel in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,501 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRiviera Drive
CrossesCoquimba Channel
Location480FT. W of W. Davis Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.91682, -82.45986
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,501 (2023)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Riviera Drive over Coquimba Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riviera Drive over Coquimba Channel 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 Riviera Drive over Coquimba Channel carry?

About 1,501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riviera Drive over Coquimba Channel?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Riviera Drive over Coquimba Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.