US Bridges

I-275SB - I-175EB over 4&5 Av 275 SB Ramp 16st

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · I-175 West of 16th ST · Structure no. 150143

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,534 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275SB - I-175EB over 4&5 Av 275 SB Ramp 16st is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275SB - I-175EB over 4&5 Av 275 SB Ramp 16st in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,875 by 2044. The structure is 1,534 ft (467.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-275SB - I-175EB
Crosses4&5 Av 275 SB Ramp 16st
LocationI-175 West of 16th ST
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76656, -82.65756
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,534 ft (467.7 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2024)
Projected traffic61,875 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-275SB - I-175EB over 4&5 Av 275 SB Ramp 16st built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275SB - I-175EB over 4&5 Av 275 SB Ramp 16st 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-275SB - I-175EB over 4&5 Av 275 SB Ramp 16st carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-275SB - I-175EB over 4&5 Av 275 SB Ramp 16st?

The structure is 1,534 ft (467.7 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-275SB - I-175EB over 4&5 Av 275 SB Ramp 16st?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.