US Bridges

Border Road over I-75 SB (SR-93)

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 2.3MI W of N Jackson RD · Structure no. 170103

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Border Road over I-75 SB (SR-93) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Border Road over I-75 SB (SR-93) in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBorder Road
CrossesI-75 SB (SR-93)
Location2.3MI W of N Jackson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.1228, -82.39755
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Border Road over I-75 SB (SR-93) built?

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

What condition is Border Road over I-75 SB (SR-93) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Border Road over I-75 SB (SR-93) carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Border Road over I-75 SB (SR-93)?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Border Road over I-75 SB (SR-93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.