US Bridges

I-75 SB over Tampa Bypass Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.9MI North of I-4 · Structure no. 100473

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
830 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
78,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 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 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 78,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,764 by 2042. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesTampa Bypass Canal
Location1.9MI North of I-4
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02889, -82.342
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length830 ft (253 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,250 (2023)
Projected traffic135,764 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 Tampa Bypass Canal built?

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

What condition is I-75 SB over Tampa Bypass Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?

About 78,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over Tampa Bypass Canal?

The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over Tampa Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.