US Bridges

SR688 EB to I275NB over I-275

Good

Pinellas County, Florida · SR-688 at I-275 · Structure no. 150251

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR688 EB to I275NB over I-275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR688 EB to I275NB over I-275 in Pinellas County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,375 by 2044. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR688 EB to I275NB
CrossesI-275
LocationSR-688 at I-275
RouteState Highway 688
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89345, -82.64518
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2024)
Projected traffic24,375 by 2044
Trucks7%
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

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 SR688 EB to I275NB over I-275 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR688 EB to I275NB over I-275 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 SR688 EB to I275NB over I-275 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR688 EB to I275NB over I-275?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR688 EB to I275NB over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.