US Bridges

I-275 SB (SR-93) over Palm Avenue

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of I-4 I-275 JCT · Structure no. 100198

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB (SR-93) over Palm Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB (SR-93) over Palm Avenue 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 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,875 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-275 SB (SR-93)
CrossesPalm Avenue
Location0.2 MI S of I-4 I-275 JCT
RouteInterstate 275
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96228, -82.45333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2024)
Projected traffic61,875 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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-275 SB (SR-93) over Palm Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-275 SB (SR-93) over Palm Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 SB (SR-93) over Palm Avenue carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB (SR-93) over Palm Avenue?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB (SR-93) over Palm Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.