US Bridges

I-75 NB (SR-93) over CSX Railroad

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 2.0 MI North of US-301 · Structure no. 130076

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB (SR-93) over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB (SR-93) over CSX Railroad in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 44 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 57,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,762 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 NB (SR-93)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.0 MI North of US-301
RouteInterstate 75
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.55655, -82.5113
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,500 (2023)
Projected traffic99,762 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 NB (SR-93) over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-75 NB (SR-93) over CSX Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 NB (SR-93) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 57,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB (SR-93) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB (SR-93) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.