US Bridges

I-75 NB (SR-93) over Sunrise Creek

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 4.2 MI S of SR-72 · Structure no. 170148

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 NB (SR-93) over Sunrise Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 NB (SR-93) over Sunrise Creek 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 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 114,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,500 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 NB (SR-93)
CrossesSunrise Creek
Location4.2 MI S of SR-72
RouteInterstate 75
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.20984, -82.44336
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,000 (2024)
Projected traffic142,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 NB (SR-93) over Sunrise Creek built?

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

What condition is I-75 NB (SR-93) over Sunrise Creek 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 I-75 NB (SR-93) over Sunrise Creek carry?

About 114,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-75 NB (SR-93) over Sunrise Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns I-75 NB (SR-93) over Sunrise Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.