US Bridges

I-75 SB (sr 93) over Gator Crossing Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 2.5 MI S/O Daniels Prkwy · Structure no. 120105

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56,468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB (sr 93) over Gator Crossing Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-75 SB (sr 93) over Gator Crossing Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 48 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 56,468 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,585 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 SB (sr 93)
CrossesGator Crossing Canal
Location2.5 MI S/O Daniels Prkwy
RouteInterstate 75
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.51056, -81.79472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,468 (2023)
Projected traffic70,585 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 Gator Crossing Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-75 SB (sr 93) over Gator Crossing 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 SB (sr 93) over Gator Crossing Canal carry?

About 56,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB (sr 93) over Gator Crossing Canal?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB (sr 93) over Gator Crossing Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.