US Bridges

I-75 NB (sr 93) over Six Mile Cypress Slough

Good

Lee County, Florida · 2.3 Mi. S/O SR 82 · Structure no. 120119

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB (sr 93) over Six Mile Cypress Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-75 NB (sr 93) over Six Mile Cypress Slough in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,160 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75 NB (sr 93)
CrossesSix Mile Cypress Slough
Location2.3 Mi. S/O SR 82
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.60296, -81.80015
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 inspectionJune 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2022)
Projected traffic97,160 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 Six Mile Cypress Slough built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-75 NB (sr 93) over Six Mile Cypress Slough 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 NB (sr 93) over Six Mile Cypress Slough carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB (sr 93) over Six Mile Cypress Slough?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB (sr 93) over Six Mile Cypress Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.