US Bridges

I-75 over Petes Canal

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 3.8 MI South of CR-48 · Structure no. 180030

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Petes Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Petes Canal in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 59,165 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,651 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesI-75
CrossesPetes Canal
Location3.8 MI South of CR-48
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.62216, -82.1811
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,165 (2022)
Projected traffic102,651 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Petes Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-75 over Petes Canal 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 over Petes Canal carry?

About 59,165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Petes Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I-75 over Petes Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.