US Bridges

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Salt Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 3.3 MI S of SR-681 · Structure no. 170177

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB (SR-93) over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB (SR-93) over Salt Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,678 by 2044. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75 SB (SR-93)
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.3 MI S of SR-681
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.1477, -82.41792
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2024)
Projected traffic80,678 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
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 SB (SR-93) over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Salt Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 SB (SR-93) over Salt Creek carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB (SR-93) over Salt Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB (SR-93) over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.