US Bridges

I-275 NB over 31st Street South

Fair

Pinellas County, Florida · 2.6MI N of SR-682 · Structure no. 150174

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

About this bridge

I-275 NB over 31st Street South is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 NB over 31st 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 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 51,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,786 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-275 NB
Crosses31st Street South
Location2.6MI N of SR-682
RouteInterstate 275
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75772, -82.67527
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 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 NB over 31st Street South built?

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

What condition is I-275 NB over 31st Street South 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-275 NB over 31st Street South carry?

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

How long is I-275 NB over 31st Street South?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 NB over 31st Street South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.