Fruitville Rd. over Cow Pen Slough
FairSarasota County, Florida · 6 MI E/O I-75 · Structure no. 170030
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fruitville Rd. over Cow Pen Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fruitville Rd. over Cow Pen Slough in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,022 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fruitville Rd. over Cow Pen Slough built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fruitville Rd. over Cow Pen Slough 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Fruitville Rd. over Cow Pen Slough carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Fruitville Rd. over Cow Pen Slough?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Fruitville Rd. over Cow Pen Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.