US Bridges

I-75 NB (SR-93) over Popash Creek

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.1MI South of SR-78 · Structure no. 120101

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB (SR-93) over Popash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-75 NB (SR-93) over Popash Creek in Lee 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 47,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,979 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 NB (SR-93)
CrossesPopash Creek
Location0.1MI South of SR-78
RouteInterstate 75
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.71171, -81.80883
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,250 (2024)
Projected traffic81,979 by 2044
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 NB (SR-93) over Popash Creek built?

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

What condition is I-75 NB (SR-93) over Popash Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 NB (SR-93) over Popash Creek carry?

About 47,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB (SR-93) over Popash Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB (SR-93) over Popash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.