Category 5 - Structures Costing $10 Million or More

Award of Excellence

Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway Expansion
Tampa, Florida

Traditional expansion of U.S. 60—which connects Tampa, Florida, to its rapidly growing eastern suburbs—was not financially feasible. The designers decided to build up rather than out by utilizing the existing expressway median to house a three-lane elevated structure. After the opening of the elevated lanes, average trip times were reduced 20 to 30 minutes during the morning commute for both the elevated lanes and existing Expressway toll lanes. Additionally, after the initial opening of the elevated lanes, average daily traffic actually increased—although travel time remained efficient and decreased. The unique shape of the superstructure concrete box, coupled with the graceful shape of the supporting piers, provide the Expressway at-grade lane drivers with a premium visual experience.

Designer: FIGG, Tallahassee, FL
Contractor: PCL Civil Constructors, Tampa, FL
Owner: Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority, Tampa, FL