US Bridges

I-75 over Panasoffkee Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Florida · 0.4MI North of CR-470 · Structure no. 180940

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,484 ft
107 main spans
Daily traffic
57,039
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Panasoffkee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Panasoffkee Creek in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 5 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 57,039 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,963 by 2042. The structure is 4,484 ft (1,366.7 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesPanasoffkee Creek
Location0.4MI North of CR-470
RouteInterstate 75
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.7636, -82.09358
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans107
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,484 ft (1,366.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,039 (2022)
Projected traffic98,963 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 over Panasoffkee Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-75 over Panasoffkee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Panasoffkee Creek carry?

About 57,039 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Panasoffkee Creek?

The structure is 4,484 ft (1,366.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Panasoffkee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.