US Bridges

I-4 WB C D Ramp over Tampa Bypass Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.5MI East of US-301 · Structure no. 100597

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
541 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 WB C D Ramp over Tampa Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 WB C D Ramp over Tampa Bypass Canal in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,170 by 2042. The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-4 WB C D Ramp
CrossesTampa Bypass Canal
Location0.5MI East of US-301
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.9961, -82.35072
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length541 ft (164.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2023)
Projected traffic39,170 by 2042
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-4 WB C D Ramp over Tampa Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 WB C D Ramp 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 I-4 WB C D Ramp over Tampa Bypass Canal carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-4 WB C D Ramp over Tampa Bypass Canal?

The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 WB C D Ramp over Tampa Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.