US Bridges

US-92 (SR-600) over Tampa Bay

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 2.1 Mile W of SR-618 · Structure no. 100585

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
13,866 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,750
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 (SR-600) over Tampa Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-92 (SR-600) over Tampa Bay in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,796 by 2042. The structure is 13,866 ft (4,226.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-92 (SR-600)
CrossesTampa Bay
Location2.1 Mile W of SR-618
RouteU.S. Route 92
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.885, -82.56225
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+94 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length13,866 ft (4,226.4 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,750 (2025)
Projected traffic30,796 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-92 (SR-600) over Tampa Bay built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-92 (SR-600) over Tampa Bay 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-92 (SR-600) over Tampa Bay carry?

About 17,750 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-92 (SR-600) over Tampa Bay?

The structure is 13,866 ft (4,226.4 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-92 (SR-600) over Tampa Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.