US Bridges

Mcclelland Avenue over North-South Canal

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · Approximately 400-FT East · Structure no. AFFLNVZR00002

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Mcclelland Avenue over North-South Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Mcclelland Avenue over North-South Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclelland Avenue
CrossesNorth-South Canal
LocationApproximately 400-FT East
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.83967, -82.48194
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclelland Avenue over North-South Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclelland Avenue over North-South 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mcclelland Avenue over North-South Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mcclelland Avenue over North-South Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclelland Avenue over North-South Canal?

It is owned by the Air Force.