US Bridges

Ramps E & K over CSX Railroad

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · At South Side of Gantry · Structure no. 100720

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
562 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,596
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramps E & K over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Ramps E & K over CSX Railroad in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,769 by 2042. The structure is 562 ft (171.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps E & K
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationAt South Side of Gantry
RouteState Highway 400
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95714, -82.42633
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length562 ft (171.4 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2023)
Projected traffic2,769 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
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 Ramps E & K over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps E & K over CSX Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ramps E & K over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramps E & K over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 562 ft (171.4 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps E & K over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.