US Bridges

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

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.9 MI South of Laurel RD · Structure no. 170102

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB (SR-93) over Curry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 NB (SR-93) over Curry Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 97,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,375 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75 NB (SR-93)
CrossesCurry Creek
Location1.9 MI South of Laurel RD
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.11678, -82.39081
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,500 (2024)
Projected traffic124,375 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 NB (SR-93) over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-75 NB (SR-93) over Curry 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 February 2024.

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

About 97,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.