US Bridges

I-275 SB over Columbus Drive

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI N of I-4 I-275 Int. · Structure no. 100199

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over Columbus Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over Columbus Drive 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 48,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,581 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-275 SB
CrossesColumbus Drive
Location0.2MI N of I-4 I-275 Int.
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96689, -82.45353
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,750 (2024)
Projected traffic84,581 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 SB over Columbus Drive built?

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

What condition is I-275 SB over Columbus Drive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 SB over Columbus Drive carry?

About 48,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over Columbus Drive?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over Columbus Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.