US Bridges

I-75 (SR-93) NB over Cooper Creek

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 3.5 MI S of SR-70 · Structure no. 130071

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) NB over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (SR-93) NB over Cooper Creek in Manatee 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,290 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 (SR-93) NB
CrossesCooper Creek
Location3.5 MI S of SR-70
RouteInterstate 75
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.39691, -82.4509
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,290 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 (SR-93) NB over Cooper Creek built?

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

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) NB over Cooper 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 (SR-93) NB over Cooper Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (SR-93) NB over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (SR-93) NB over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.