US Bridges

Linger Lodge Road over I-75 (SR-93)

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 1.6 MI S of SR-70 · Structure no. 130069

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linger Lodge Road over I-75 (SR-93) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linger Lodge Road over I-75 (SR-93) in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1978, 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLinger Lodge Road
CrossesI-75 (SR-93)
Location1.6 MI S of SR-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.41783, -82.45688
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linger Lodge Road over I-75 (SR-93) built?

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

What condition is Linger Lodge Road over I-75 (SR-93) 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 Linger Lodge Road over I-75 (SR-93) carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Linger Lodge Road over I-75 (SR-93)?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Linger Lodge Road over I-75 (SR-93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.