US Bridges

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Bee Ridge Road

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 2.7MI S of Fruitville RD · Structure no. 170145

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Bee Ridge Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB (SR-93) over Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,000 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 59 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)
CrossesBee Ridge Road
Location2.7MI S of Fruitville RD
RouteInterstate 75
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.29883, -82.4482
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,000 (2023)
Projected traffic150,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 SB (SR-93) over Bee Ridge Road built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Bee Ridge Road 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 October 2023.

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

About 120,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.