US Bridges

I-4WB to I-275SB over Nebraska AVENUE(SR-45)

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · At I-4 & I-275 Junction · Structure no. 100145

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4WB to I-275SB over Nebraska AVENUE(SR-45) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4WB to I-275SB over Nebraska AVENUE(SR-45) in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 62 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,250 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-4WB to I-275SB
CrossesNebraska AVENUE(SR-45)
LocationAt I-4 & I-275 Junction
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96511, -82.45119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2022)
Projected traffic71,250 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-4WB to I-275SB over Nebraska AVENUE(SR-45) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-4WB to I-275SB over Nebraska AVENUE(SR-45) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-4WB to I-275SB over Nebraska AVENUE(SR-45) carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-4WB to I-275SB over Nebraska AVENUE(SR-45)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-4WB to I-275SB over Nebraska AVENUE(SR-45)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.