US Bridges

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Toledo Blade Boulevard

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Sarasota County, Florida · 8.0 MI N/O Charlotte Cl · Structure no. 170139

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,750
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Toledo Blade Boulevard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB (SR-93) over Toledo Blade Boulevard in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 27,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,146 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 SB (SR-93)
CrossesToledo Blade Boulevard
Location8.0 MI N/O Charlotte Cl
RouteInterstate 75
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.09856, -82.15543
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,750 (2025)
Projected traffic48,146 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB (SR-93) over Toledo Blade Boulevard built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Toledo Blade Boulevard 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 I-75 SB (SR-93) over Toledo Blade Boulevard carry?

About 27,750 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Toledo Blade Boulevard?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB (SR-93) over Toledo Blade Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.