US Bridges

I-275 NB over Sinkhole

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.6MI N of SR-582 · Structure no. 100234

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 NB over Sinkhole is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 NB over Sinkhole in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,570 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-275 NB
CrossesSinkhole
Location0.6MI N of SR-582
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.06359, -82.45461
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2024)
Projected traffic107,570 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 NB over Sinkhole built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-275 NB over Sinkhole 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 NB over Sinkhole carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-275 NB over Sinkhole?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 NB over Sinkhole?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.