Howard Frankland Bridge, Road bridge in Tampa Bay, United States.
The Howard Frankland Bridge spans 5.8 miles across Old Tampa Bay, connecting the cities of St. Petersburg and Tampa through Interstate 275.
The bridge opened in 1960 with four lanes, and received a parallel span in 1990 to accommodate increasing traffic between Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.
The structure represents a critical transportation link in Florida, named after a Tampa businessman who contributed to regional infrastructure development.
Construction of a new eight-lane span began in 2020, incorporating four general-use lanes, four express lanes, and a separate bicycle-pedestrian pathway.
The project, estimated at 865.3 million dollars, will convert the existing southbound bridge to northbound traffic upon completion in early 2026.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1960
Official opening: 1960
GPS coordinates: 27.92793,-82.58755
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:28
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