US Bridges

Buckeye Road over I-75 (SR-93)

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 8.5 MI S of SR-674 · Structure no. 130077

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Road over I-75 (SR-93) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckeye Road over I-75 (SR-93) in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2044. The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckeye Road
CrossesI-75 (SR-93)
Location8.5 MI S of SR-674
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.62355, -82.47702
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.4 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Buckeye Road over I-75 (SR-93) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Road over I-75 (SR-93) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Buckeye Road over I-75 (SR-93) carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.