US Bridges

I-75 NB over Hicks Crossing

Good

Lee County, Florida · 1.2MI N of Corkscrew RD · Structure no. 120192

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB over Hicks Crossing is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-75 NB over Hicks Crossing in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,498 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-75 NB
CrossesHicks Crossing
Location1.2MI N of Corkscrew RD
RouteInterstate 75
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.44948, -81.78394
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2023)
Projected traffic101,498 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 NB over Hicks Crossing built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 NB over Hicks Crossing 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 NB over Hicks Crossing carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB over Hicks Crossing?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB over Hicks Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.