US Bridges

Ponce De Leon Blvd over I-75 (SR-93)

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 12.8 MI N of Charlotte CO · Structure no. 170123

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ponce De Leon Blvd over I-75 (SR-93) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ponce De Leon Blvd over I-75 (SR-93) in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2045. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPonce De Leon Blvd
CrossesI-75 (SR-93)
Location12.8 MI N of Charlotte CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.09965, -82.23223
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2025)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2045
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 Ponce De Leon Blvd over I-75 (SR-93) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ponce De Leon Blvd over I-75 (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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ponce De Leon Blvd over I-75 (SR-93) carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ponce De Leon Blvd over I-75 (SR-93)?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ponce De Leon Blvd over I-75 (SR-93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.