US Bridges

I-275 SB over SR-686 (roosevelt Blvd.)

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · I-275 and SR-686 · Structure no. 150102

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over SR-686 (roosevelt Blvd.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over SR-686 (roosevelt Blvd.) in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 55 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 116,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,260 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-275 SB
CrossesSR-686 (roosevelt Blvd.)
LocationI-275 and SR-686
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.87884, -82.65906
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,000 (2024)
Projected traffic201,260 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 SB over SR-686 (roosevelt Blvd.) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-275 SB over SR-686 (roosevelt Blvd.) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 SB over SR-686 (roosevelt Blvd.) carry?

About 116,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over SR-686 (roosevelt Blvd.)?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over SR-686 (roosevelt Blvd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.