US Bridges

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 2.5 MI S of SR-70 · Structure no. 130065

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,450 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 71 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)
CrossesBraden River
Location2.5 MI S of SR-70
RouteInterstate 75
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.41256, -82.45567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2023)
Projected traffic121,450 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB (SR-93) over Braden River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.