US Bridges

SR-72 over Vanderipe Slough

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Sarasota County, Florida · 8.3 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 170062

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-72 over Vanderipe Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-72 over Vanderipe Slough in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-72
CrossesVanderipe Slough
Location8.3 MI E of I-75
RouteState Highway 72
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.24228, -82.32235
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-72 over Vanderipe Slough built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-72 over Vanderipe Slough 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-72 over Vanderipe Slough carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-72 over Vanderipe Slough?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR-72 over Vanderipe Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.