US Bridges

I-75 SB (sr 93) over Sandy Hartmans Canal

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.0 MI N of Lee County · Structure no. 010078

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB (sr 93) over Sandy Hartmans Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-75 SB (sr 93) over Sandy Hartmans Canal in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 47 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,941 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 SB (sr 93)
CrossesSandy Hartmans Canal
Location1.0 MI N of Lee County
RouteInterstate 75
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.77861, -81.89357
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2023)
Projected traffic42,941 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB (sr 93) over Sandy Hartmans Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-75 SB (sr 93) over Sandy Hartmans Canal 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 I-75 SB (sr 93) over Sandy Hartmans Canal carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB (sr 93) over Sandy Hartmans Canal?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB (sr 93) over Sandy Hartmans Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.