US Bridges

I-75 (SR-93) over Peace River

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.75 MI N of US-17 · Structure no. 010106

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
8,043 ft
113 main spans
Daily traffic
82,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (SR-93) over Peace River in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 82,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,270 by 2044. The structure is 8,043 ft (2,451.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 (SR-93)
CrossesPeace River
Location0.75 MI N of US-17
RouteInterstate 75
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.95985, -82.02017
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans113
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length8,043 ft (2,451.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,000 (2022)
Projected traffic142,270 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 (SR-93) over Peace River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) over Peace River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 (SR-93) over Peace River carry?

About 82,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (SR-93) over Peace River?

The structure is 8,043 ft (2,451.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (SR-93) over Peace River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.