US Bridges

I-75 (SR-93) SB over Faka Union Canal

Good

Collier County, Florida · 10.2MI E of CR-951 MM91.2 · Structure no. 030002

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) SB over Faka Union Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-75 (SR-93) SB over Faka Union Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 13,426 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,783 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 (SR-93) SB
CrossesFaka Union Canal
Location10.2MI E of CR-951 MM91.2
RouteInterstate 75
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.1529, -81.52321
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,426 (2023)
Projected traffic16,783 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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 (SR-93) SB over Faka Union Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) SB over Faka Union Canal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 (SR-93) SB over Faka Union Canal carry?

About 13,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (SR-93) SB over Faka Union Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.