SR 72 WB over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair Condition58 years old12,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateFlorida
CountySarasota
Location0.6mi West Of US 41
CarriesSR 72 WB
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Coordinates27.25446, -82.53150

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length567.6 ft (173 m)
Max Span116.5 ft (35.5 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area1885.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number170065

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