Sr-72 over Cow Pen Slough

Fair Condition72 years old7,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateFlorida
CountySarasota
Location4.0 Mi East Of I-75
CarriesSr-72
CrossesCow Pen Slough
Coordinates27.24953, -82.38598

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area406.7 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,800 (2025)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number170941

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