US Bridges

CR 768 over I-75 (sr 93)

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 1 MI S of CR-768 North · Structure no. 010066

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 768 over I-75 (sr 93) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 768 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 768
CrossesI-75 (sr 93)
Location1 MI S of CR-768 North
RouteCounty Highway 768
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.88486, -81.99122
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 768 over I-75 (sr 93) built?

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

What condition is CR 768 over I-75 (sr 93) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 768 over I-75 (sr 93) carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 768 over I-75 (sr 93)?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 768 over I-75 (sr 93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.