US Bridges

SR-681 over I-75 NB and SB (SR-93)

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 3.6 MI NE of US-41 · Structure no. 170113

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
850 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-681 over I-75 NB and SB (SR-93) is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR-681 over I-75 NB and 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,760 by 2042. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-681
CrossesI-75 NB and SB (SR-93)
Location3.6 MI NE of US-41
RouteState Highway 681
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.19081, -82.43838
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length850 ft (259.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2024)
Projected traffic27,760 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-681 over I-75 NB and SB (SR-93) built?

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

What condition is SR-681 over I-75 NB and SB (SR-93) 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 SR-681 over I-75 NB and SB (SR-93) carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-681 over I-75 NB and SB (SR-93)?

The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-681 over I-75 NB and SB (SR-93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.