US Bridges

Laurel RD over I-75 SB (SR-93)

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 9.7 MI S of SR-72 · Structure no. 170105

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel RD over I-75 SB (SR-93) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel RD over I-75 SB (SR-93) in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel RD
CrossesI-75 SB (SR-93)
Location9.7 MI S of SR-72
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.13755, -82.41056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 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 span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2024)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Laurel RD over I-75 SB (SR-93) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Laurel RD 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 Laurel RD over I-75 SB (SR-93) carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Laurel RD over I-75 SB (SR-93)?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel RD over I-75 SB (SR-93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.