US Bridges

I-75 over Cypress Slough

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.7MI North of CR-581 · Structure no. 100419

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Cypress Slough is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Cypress Slough in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 88,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,680 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

CarriesI-75
CrossesCypress Slough
Location2.7MI North of CR-581
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.15802, -82.39294
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,000 (2023)
Projected traffic152,680 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Cypress Slough built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Cypress Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Cypress Slough carry?

About 88,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Cypress Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns I-75 over Cypress Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.