BUSINESS US-41 NB
Carrying BUSINESS US-41 NB over MCKAY BAY
1.7 MILES S OF SR-60, Hillsborough, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BUSINESS US-41 NB
The BUSINESS US-41 NB bridge in Hillsborough, Florida carries BUSINESS US-41 NB over MCKAY BAY. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 27 sections, stretching 496.3 meters (1628 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BUSINESS US-41 NB compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 27
- Structure Length
- 496.3 m (1628 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 31,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100338
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUSINESS US-41 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BUSINESS US-41 NB against other structures in Hillsborough and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BUSINESS US-41 NB?
BUSINESS US-41 NB in Hillsborough, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BUSINESS US-41 NB inspected?
BUSINESS US-41 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 31,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUSINESS US-41 NB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BUSINESS US-41 NB?
BUSINESS US-41 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BUSINESS US-41 NB?
BUSINESS US-41 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BUSINESS US-41 NB and does age affect safety?
BUSINESS US-41 NB was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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