US Bridges

Airport Road over I-75 (SR-93)

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.3MI East of CR-765A · Structure no. 010065

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over I-75 (SR-93) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over I-75 (SR-93) in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesI-75 (SR-93)
Location1.3MI East of CR-765A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.91748, -82.01237
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,236 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Airport Road over I-75 (SR-93) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over I-75 (SR-93) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Road over I-75 (SR-93) carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over I-75 (SR-93)?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over I-75 (SR-93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.