US Bridges

Blue Depart Inboun over Blue Arriving Inbound

FairPosted for load

Hillsborough County, Florida · At Tia Terminal · Structure no. 109907

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Blue Depart Inboun over Blue Arriving Inbound is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Blue Depart Inboun over Blue Arriving Inbound in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,125 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Depart Inboun
CrossesBlue Arriving Inbound
LocationAt Tia Terminal
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97944, -82.53333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic13,125 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Blue Depart Inboun over Blue Arriving Inbound built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Depart Inboun over Blue Arriving Inbound 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 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Depart Inboun over Blue Arriving Inbound carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Blue Depart Inboun over Blue Arriving Inbound?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Depart Inboun over Blue Arriving Inbound?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.