US Bridges

I-275 SB Ramp over Columbus DR

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.0MI S of SR-574 · Structure no. 100244

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB Ramp over Columbus DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB Ramp over Columbus DR in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,437 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesI-275 SB Ramp
CrossesColumbus DR
Location1.0MI S of SR-574
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96685, -82.45376
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2024)
Projected traffic36,437 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Ramp over Columbus DR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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

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

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB Ramp over Columbus DR?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB Ramp over Columbus DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.