Bell Shoals Road over Alafia River

Fair Condition55 years old18,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateFlorida
CountyHillsborough
Location2.5 Mi S Of Bloomingdale
CarriesBell Shoals Road
CrossesAlafia River
Coordinates27.85726, -82.26924

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length464.9 ft (141.7 m)
Max Span51.5 ft (15.7 m)
Deck Width81.0 ft (24.7 m)
Deck Area3500.0 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1971 (reconstructed 2024)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,000 (2024)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number104330

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