US Bridges

I-75 SB (sr 93) over Tucker Grade

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 3.3 MI South of CR-768 · Structure no. 010082

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB (sr 93) over Tucker Grade is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB (sr 93) over Tucker Grade in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 46 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,941 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-75 SB (sr 93)
CrossesTucker Grade
Location3.3 MI South of CR-768
RouteInterstate 75
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.85814, -81.97133
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$725,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB (sr 93) over Tucker Grade built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-75 SB (sr 93) over Tucker Grade 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 I-75 SB (sr 93) over Tucker Grade carry?

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

How long is I-75 SB (sr 93) over Tucker Grade?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB (sr 93) over Tucker Grade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.