US Bridges

Venice Ave CR-772 over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.3MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 170054

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venice Ave CR-772 over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying Venice Ave CR-772 over Intracoastal Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2044. The structure is 1,169 ft (356.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVenice Ave CR-772
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.3MI East of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 772
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.09983, -82.44081
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,169 ft (356.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Venice Ave CR-772 over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Venice Ave CR-772 over Intracoastal Waterway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Venice Ave CR-772 over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Venice Ave CR-772 over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 1,169 ft (356.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Venice Ave CR-772 over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.