US Bridges

I-275 over Cypress Creek Slough

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 5.5MI North of US-41 · Structure no. 100060

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 over Cypress Creek Slough is a concrete culvert carrying I-275 over Cypress Creek Slough in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,378 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesI-275
CrossesCypress Creek Slough
Location5.5MI North of US-41
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15853, -82.40339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,500 (2024)
Projected traffic115,378 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 over Cypress Creek Slough built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-275 over Cypress Creek Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 over Cypress Creek Slough carry?

About 66,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-275 over Cypress Creek Slough?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns I-275 over Cypress Creek Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.