US Bridges

I-4 WB over 26th Street

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.3MI East of I-275 · Structure no. 100660

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 WB over 26th Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-4 WB over 26th Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 83,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,439 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-4 WB
Crosses26th Street
Location1.3MI East of I-275
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96542, -82.43067
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,250 (2022)
Projected traffic144,439 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 WB over 26th Street built?

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

What condition is I-4 WB over 26th Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 WB over 26th Street carry?

About 83,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-4 WB over 26th Street?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 WB over 26th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.