US Bridges

New Tampa Blvd. over Trout Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4 MI W/O CR-581 · Structure no. 105915

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Tampa Blvd. over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Tampa Blvd. over Trout Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,483 by 2045. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNew Tampa Blvd.
CrossesTrout Creek
Location0.4 MI W/O CR-581
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.14539, -82.36171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2025)
Projected traffic16,483 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Tampa Blvd. over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Tampa Blvd. over Trout Creek 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 New Tampa Blvd. over Trout Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is New Tampa Blvd. over Trout Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns New Tampa Blvd. over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.