US Bridges

I-275 SB over 28th Street South

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 0.7MI South of I-175 · Structure no. 150131

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over 28th Street South is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over 28th Street South in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 51,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,786 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-275 SB
Crosses28th Street South
Location0.7MI South of I-175
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76086, -82.67117
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,750 (2023)
Projected traffic89,786 by 2042
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 28th Street South built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 SB over 28th Street South 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-275 SB over 28th Street South carry?

About 51,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over 28th Street South?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over 28th Street South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.