US Bridges

I-75 SB over Forestry Road

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 0.6 M South of CR-473 · Structure no. 180027

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 SB over Forestry Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 SB over Forestry Road in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 29,583 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,326 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75 SB
CrossesForestry Road
Location0.6 M South of CR-473
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.59248, -82.20779
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,583 (2022)
Projected traffic51,326 by 2044
Trucks23%
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 over Forestry Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-75 SB over Forestry Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-75 SB over Forestry Road carry?

About 29,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-75 SB over Forestry Road?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 SB over Forestry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.