US Bridges

I-275 NB over Frog Creek

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.3MI South of US-41 · Structure no. 130120

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 NB over Frog Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 NB over Frog Creek in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,485 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-275 NB
CrossesFrog Creek
Location0.3MI South of US-41
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.58564, -82.53516
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2024)
Projected traffic88,485 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 NB over Frog Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 NB over Frog Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 NB over Frog Creek carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-275 NB over Frog Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 NB over Frog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.