Interstate 175
In today's article we will explore Interstate 175, a topic that has captured the attention of people around the world. Since its emergence, Interstate 175 has generated a wide spectrum of opinions and emotions, becoming a central point of discussion in different areas. Over the years, Interstate 175 has proven its relevance in society, triggering intense debates and generating a significant impact on people's lives. Through this article, we will delve into the different facets of Interstate 175, exploring its origin, evolution and its influence on various aspects of daily life. Get ready to enter the fascinating world of Interstate 175 and discover everything this theme has to offer.
 Interstate 175 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay Drive | ||||
 I-175 highlighted in red | ||||
| Route information | ||||
| Auxiliary route of I-75 | ||||
| Maintained by FDOT | ||||
| Length | 1.372 mi[1] (2.208 km) | |||
| Existed | 1980–present | |||
| NHS | Entire route | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| West end |  I-275 in St. Petersburg | |||
| East end |   SR 594 / SR 687 in St. Petersburg | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | United States | |||
| State | Florida | |||
| Counties | Pinellas | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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Interstate 175 (I-175) in St. Petersburg, Florida, also known as South Bay Drive, is a 1.3-mile-long (2.1 km) spur route from I-275 into downtown St. Petersburg. It is also designated as the unsigned highway State Road 594 (SR 594).[2] There is a sibling segment of freeway nearby designated as I-375.
Route description
The Interstate begins at I-275 with Tropicana Field on the northeast side of the interchange, going east into downtown St. Petersburg, passing through eastbound exits with 9th Street South/8th Street South and 6th Street South before the Interstate ends at 5th Avenue South next to an at-grade intersection with 4th Street South. Westbound, the Interstate begins with a split from southbound 4th Street South just north of the 4th Street South/5th Avenue South intersection and has no exits until the interchange with I-275. Along with its sister highway, I-375, I-175 lacks exit numbers.[1]
History
The freeway was originally to have been a part of the former Pinellas Belt Expressway, which would have continued from its western terminus at I-275. The Pinellas Belt Expressway was budgeted in 1974 but was canceled in the late 1970s due to local opposition.[3] I-175 was built between 1977 and 1980 and opened on April 23, 1980, at a cost of $5.5 million (equivalent to $17.1 million in 2023[4]).[5]
When I-75 was relocated in the late 1970s–early 1980s, five miles (8.0 km) of additional Interstate became available; thus, the St. Petersburg feeder sections of I-175 and neighboring I-375 were upgraded to Interstate status.[citation needed]
Exit list
The entire route is in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County. All exits are unnumbered.
| mi[2] | km | Destinations | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.000 | 0.000 | I-275 (SR 93) – Bradenton, Tampa | Western terminus, I-275 exit 22; tri-stack interchange. | |||
| 0.785 | 1.263 |  M.L. King Jr. Street South / 8th Street South | Eastbound exit and westbound entrance; access to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg | |||
| 1.089 | 1.753 | 6th Street South | Eastbound exit and westbound entrance | |||
| 1.285 | 2.068 | 4th Street South | East end of I-175; SR 594 continues one block (eastbound only) | |||
| 1.372[1] | 2.208 |  SR 687 north (3rd Street South) – Downtown St. Petersburg | ||||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | ||||||
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Straight Line Diagram of Road Inventory". Florida Department of Transportation. February 25, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "Florida Department of Transportation Interchange Report" (PDF). Florida Department of Transportation. September 29, 2017. p. 7. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
- ^ "Pinellas County". AARoads. Retrieved August 4, 2021.[self-published source?]
- ^ Johnston, Louis; Williamson, Samuel H. (2023). "What Was the U.S. GDP Then?". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved November 30, 2023. United States Gross Domestic Product deflator figures follow the MeasuringWorth series.
- ^ "I-175 at South-East highways". Retrieved October 5, 2014.
