US Bridges

I-75 SB over US-301/SR-43

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2MI South of SR-618 · Structure no. 100485

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over US-301/SR-43 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over US-301/SR-43 in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 78,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,198 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesUS-301/SR-43
Location2MI South of SR-618
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.90348, -82.3439
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,500 (2023)
Projected traffic136,198 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB over US-301/SR-43 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 SB over US-301/SR-43 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 US-301/SR-43 carry?

About 78,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over US-301/SR-43?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over US-301/SR-43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.