US Bridges

Fritzke Road over I-4 (SR-400)

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 5.5MI East of CR-579 · Structure no. 100616

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fritzke Road over I-4 (SR-400) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fritzke Road over I-4 (SR-400) 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFritzke Road
CrossesI-4 (SR-400)
Location5.5MI East of CR-579
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.02762, -82.21594
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fritzke Road over I-4 (SR-400) built?

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

What condition is Fritzke Road over I-4 (SR-400) 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 Fritzke Road over I-4 (SR-400) carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fritzke Road over I-4 (SR-400)?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Fritzke Road over I-4 (SR-400)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.