US Bridges

I-4 WB (sr 400) over 15th Street

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5 MI E of I-275 · Structure no. 100149

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 WB (sr 400) over 15th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 WB (sr 400) over 15th Street in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 86,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,210 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-4 WB (sr 400)
Crosses15th Street
Location0.5 MI E of I-275
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.965, -82.44297
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,000 (2022)
Projected traffic149,210 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-4 WB (sr 400) over 15th Street built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-4 WB (sr 400) over 15th Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 WB (sr 400) over 15th Street carry?

About 86,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-4 WB (sr 400) over 15th Street?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 WB (sr 400) over 15th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.