US Bridges

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

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.5 MI S of Manatee CO LN · Structure no. 170078

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,750
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) NB over Errie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (SR-93) NB over Errie Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 70,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,751 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 71 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
CrossesErrie Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Manatee CO LN
RouteInterstate 75
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.36683, -82.4459
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,750 (2025)
Projected traffic122,751 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) NB over Errie 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 January 2025.

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

About 70,750 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.