FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHELDON ROAD SB

Carrying SHELDON ROAD SB over BRUSHY CREEK

0.2MI NORTH OF WATERS AVE, Hillsborough, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHELDON ROAD SB

The SHELDON ROAD SB bridge in Hillsborough, Florida carries SHELDON ROAD SB over BRUSHY CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 62.5 meters (205 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,088 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SHELDON ROAD SB compares

▲ 6.0
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Florida bridges
840
Bridges in Hillsborough · 2 in Poor condition
SHELDON ROAD SB 44.9 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
62.5 m (205 ft)
Deck Width
12.1 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,088 vehicles/day
Structure Number
104281

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHELDON ROAD SB 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 SHELDON ROAD SB 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 SHELDON ROAD SB?

SHELDON ROAD SB in Hillsborough, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SHELDON ROAD SB inspected?

SHELDON ROAD SB'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 12,088 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHELDON ROAD SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SHELDON ROAD SB?

SHELDON ROAD SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHELDON ROAD SB?

SHELDON ROAD SB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SHELDON ROAD SB and does age affect safety?

SHELDON ROAD SB was built in 1994, making it 32 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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