US Bridges

I-75 (SR-93) over Corkscrew Canal

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI. N of Corkscrew Rd. · Structure no. 120152

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) over Corkscrew Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 (SR-93) over Corkscrew Canal 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 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 112,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,320 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-75 (SR-93)
CrossesCorkscrew Canal
Location0.5MI. N of Corkscrew Rd.
RouteInterstate 75
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.43852, -81.78011
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 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 traffic112,000 (2023)
Projected traffic194,320 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 (SR-93) over Corkscrew Canal built?

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

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) over Corkscrew 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 (SR-93) over Corkscrew Canal carry?

About 112,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (SR-93) over Corkscrew Canal?

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

Who owns I-75 (SR-93) over Corkscrew Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.