US Bridges

I-275 SB over Hightower Road

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.5MI West of US-41 · Structure no. 130126

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over Hightower Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over Hightower Road in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,485 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-275 SB
CrossesHightower Road
Location1.5MI West of US-41
RouteInterstate 275
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.58044, -82.56684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2024)
Projected traffic88,485 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 SB over Hightower Road built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 SB over Hightower Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 SB over Hightower Road carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over Hightower Road?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over Hightower Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.