SR-72 over Big Slough Canal
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 10.8 MI E of Myakka River · Structure no. 170049
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-72 over Big Slough Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-72 over Big Slough Canal 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,031 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-72 over Big Slough Canal built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-72 over Big Slough 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR-72 over Big Slough Canal carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR-72 over Big Slough Canal?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR-72 over Big Slough Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.