US Bridges

I-275 SB over Tampa Bay Maximo Point

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · 1.7MI South of SR-682 · Structure no. 150213

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,844 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
32,608
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 SB over Tampa Bay Maximo Point is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 SB over Tampa Bay Maximo Point in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 32,608 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,574 by 2044. The structure is 2,844 ft (866.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-275 SB
CrossesTampa Bay Maximo Point
Location1.7MI South of SR-682
RouteInterstate 275
CountyPinellas County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.69275, -82.67896
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,844 ft (866.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,608 (2022)
Projected traffic56,574 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 SB over Tampa Bay Maximo Point built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 SB over Tampa Bay Maximo Point 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-275 SB over Tampa Bay Maximo Point carry?

About 32,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-275 SB over Tampa Bay Maximo Point?

The structure is 2,844 ft (866.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 SB over Tampa Bay Maximo Point?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.