US Bridges

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Lee Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.6MI. N of SR-78 · Structure no. 120137

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Lee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 SB (SR-93) over Lee Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 26,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,411 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 SB (SR-93)
CrossesLee Creek
Location1.6MI. N of SR-78
RouteInterstate 75
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.7249, -81.83338
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,750 (2023)
Projected traffic46,411 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Lee Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 SB (SR-93) over Lee Creek carry?

About 26,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Lee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns I-75 SB (SR-93) over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.