US Bridges

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Tower Canal

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 2.3MI S of Tuckers Grade · Structure no. 010085

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Tower Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 SB (SR-93) over Tower Canal in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1979, 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 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 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 SB (SR-93)
CrossesTower Canal
Location2.3MI S of Tuckers Grade
RouteInterstate 75
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.82893, -81.95308
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Tower Canal built?

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

What condition is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Tower 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 Tower 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 Tower Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-75 SB (SR-93) over Tower Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.