US Bridges

I-75 (SR-93) SB over Main a Canal

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Bee Ridge RD · Structure no. 170079

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (SR-93) SB over Main a Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (SR-93) SB over Main a Canal in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 127,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 220,345 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 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 (SR-93) SB
CrossesMain a Canal
Location0.5 MI N of Bee Ridge RD
RouteInterstate 75
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.30872, -82.4482
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127,000 (2025)
Projected traffic220,345 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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) SB over Main a Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-75 (SR-93) SB over Main a Canal 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) SB over Main a Canal carry?

About 127,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (SR-93) SB over Main a Canal?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (SR-93) SB over Main a Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.