US Bridges

CR-683 over I-275/SR-93

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.0MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 130122

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-683 over I-275/SR-93 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-683 over I-275/SR-93 in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,921 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-683
CrossesI-275/SR-93
Location1.0MI East of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 683
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.58569, -82.52734
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2024)
Projected traffic14,921 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-683 over I-275/SR-93 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-683 over I-275/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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-683 over I-275/SR-93 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-683 over I-275/SR-93?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR-683 over I-275/SR-93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.