US Bridges

I-275 over SR-579/FLETCHER Ave

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1MI North of SR-582 · Structure no. 100236

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 over SR-579/FLETCHER Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 over SR-579/FLETCHER Ave 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 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 124,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 215,140 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-275
CrossesSR-579/FLETCHER Ave
Location1MI North of SR-582
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.06919, -82.45467
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,000 (2024)
Projected traffic215,140 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over SR-579/FLETCHER Ave built?

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

What condition is I-275 over SR-579/FLETCHER Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 over SR-579/FLETCHER Ave carry?

About 124,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-275 over SR-579/FLETCHER Ave?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 over SR-579/FLETCHER Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.