US Bridges

Crystal Springs over Hillsborough River

Fair

Pasco County, Florida · 1.5MI S of Chancey Rd. · Structure no. 144002

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Springs over Hillsborough River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Crystal Springs over Hillsborough River in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrystal Springs
CrossesHillsborough River
Location1.5MI S of Chancey Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPasco County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.18581, -82.18404
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,255 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$513,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crystal Springs over Hillsborough River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Springs over Hillsborough River 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 Crystal Springs over Hillsborough River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Springs over Hillsborough River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Springs over Hillsborough River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.