US Bridges

US-92 EB to I-4 over Tampa Bypass Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5 MI E of US-301 · Structure no. 100595

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 EB to I-4 over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-92 EB to I-4 over Tampa Bypass Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,880 by 2042. The structure is 525 ft (160.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-92 EB to I-4
CrossesTampa Bypass Canal
Location0.5 MI E of US-301
RouteU.S. Route 92
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99533, -82.35075
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length525 ft (160.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,880 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-92 EB to I-4 over Tampa Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-92 EB to I-4 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-92 EB to I-4 over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-92 EB to I-4 over Tampa Bypass Canal?

The structure is 525 ft (160.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US-92 EB to I-4 over Tampa Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.