US Bridges

I-75 SB over Bullfrog Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.7 MI North of Symmes RD · Structure no. 100373

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
68,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over Bullfrog Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over Bullfrog Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,848 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesBullfrog Creek
Location0.7 MI North of Symmes RD
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.84444, -82.34778
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length415 ft (126.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2023)
Projected traffic118,848 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB over Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 SB over Bullfrog Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over Bullfrog Creek carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 415 ft (126.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.