US Bridges

I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-72 (clark Road)

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 2.0MI S of Bee Ridge RD · Structure no. 170086

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-72 (clark Road) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-72 (clark Road) in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,000 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-75 NB (SR-93)
CrossesSR-72 (clark Road)
Location2.0MI S of Bee Ridge RD
RouteInterstate 75
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.26942, -82.44877
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,000 (2024)
Projected traffic150,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-72 (clark Road) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-72 (clark Road) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-72 (clark Road) carry?

About 120,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-72 (clark Road)?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 NB (SR-93) over SR-72 (clark Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.