US Bridges

US-92 WB to I-4 WB over I-4 & Tampa Bypass Canal

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4 Mile E of US-301 · Structure no. 100598

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,322 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 WB to I-4 WB over I-4 & Tampa Bypass Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-92 WB to I-4 WB over I-4 & 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,492 by 2042. The structure is 1,322 ft (402.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-92 WB to I-4 WB
CrossesI-4 & Tampa Bypass Canal
Location0.4 Mile E of US-301
RouteState Highway 92
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99638, -82.35069
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.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,322 ft (402.8 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,492 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 WB to I-4 WB over I-4 & Tampa Bypass Canal built?

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

What condition is US-92 WB to I-4 WB over I-4 & 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 WB to I-4 WB over I-4 & Tampa Bypass Canal carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,322 ft (402.8 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.