US Bridges

I-4 EB Ramp B over 26th Street

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 1.2 MI E/O I-275 · Structure no. 100732

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 EB Ramp B over 26th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 EB Ramp B over 26th Street in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,056 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-4 EB Ramp B
Crosses26th Street
Location1.2 MI E/O I-275
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96475, -82.4305
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2024)
Projected traffic31,056 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB Ramp B over 26th Street built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-4 EB Ramp B over 26th Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 EB Ramp B over 26th Street carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-4 EB Ramp B over 26th Street?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 EB Ramp B over 26th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.