US Bridges

I-75 SB over Cypress Creek

Fair

Pasco County, Florida · 0.8MI S of SR-56 · Structure no. 140061

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,250
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over Cypress Creek in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 years old, older 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 64,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,474 by 2047. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.8MI S of SR-56
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.18238, -82.38936
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,250 (2025)
Projected traffic14,474 by 2047
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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-75 SB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-75 SB over Cypress Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 64,250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.