US Bridges

I-275 SB over Rome Avenue

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.4MI E of Howard Ave · Structure no. 100702

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over Rome Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over Rome Avenue in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 114,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,790 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-275 SB
CrossesRome Avenue
Location0.4MI E of Howard Ave
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95614, -82.47667
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,000 (2022)
Projected traffic197,790 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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-275 SB over Rome Avenue built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 SB over Rome Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-275 SB over Rome Avenue carry?

About 114,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over Rome Avenue?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over Rome Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.