US Bridges

I-4 to I-275 NB over Columbus Dr.

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.1MI N of I-4 · Structure no. 100652

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 to I-275 NB over Columbus Dr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 to I-275 NB over Columbus Dr. in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-4 to I-275 NB
CrossesColumbus Dr.
Location0.1MI N of I-4
RouteInterstate 275
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96687, -82.45308
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-4 to I-275 NB over Columbus Dr. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 to I-275 NB over Columbus Dr. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 to I-275 NB over Columbus Dr. carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-4 to I-275 NB over Columbus Dr.?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 to I-275 NB over Columbus Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.