US Bridges

I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-780 (fruitville Rd)

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 2.5 MI N of Bee Ridge RD · Structure no. 170084

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

About this bridge

I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-780 (fruitville Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-780 (fruitville Rd) in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1979, 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,570 by 2045. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 67 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)
CrossesSR-780 (fruitville Rd)
Location2.5 MI N of Bee Ridge RD
RouteInterstate 75
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33831, -82.44662
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,750 (2025)
Projected traffic107,570 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR-780 (fruitville Rd) built?

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

What condition is I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-780 (fruitville Rd) 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 NB (SR-93) over SR-780 (fruitville Rd) carry?

About 70,750 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-780 (fruitville Rd)?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-780 (fruitville Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.