US Bridges

I-75 NB over Cowhouse Creek

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.3MI North of SR-582 · Structure no. 100482

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB over Cowhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB over Cowhouse Creek in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 64,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,625 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesCowhouse Creek
Location0.3MI North of SR-582
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.0582, -82.35366
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,500 (2023)
Projected traffic80,625 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
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 NB over Cowhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-75 NB over Cowhouse 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 NB over Cowhouse Creek carry?

About 64,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB over Cowhouse Creek?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB over Cowhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.