US Bridges

Ramp R (lois Ave) over Cypress ST

Good

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.25 MI N/O Lois Ave · Structure no. 100822

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp R (lois Ave) over Cypress ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp R (lois Ave) over Cypress ST 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,706 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp R (lois Ave)
CrossesCypress ST
Location0.25 MI N/O Lois Ave
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.95217, -82.51004
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic13,706 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp R (lois Ave) over Cypress ST built?

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

What condition is Ramp R (lois Ave) over Cypress ST 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 Ramp R (lois Ave) over Cypress ST carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp R (lois Ave) over Cypress ST?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp R (lois Ave) over Cypress ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.