SR 72 WB over Intracoastal Waterway
FairSarasota County, Florida · 0.6MI West of US 41 · Structure no. 170065
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 568 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 72 WB over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 72 WB over Intracoastal Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,250 by 2042. The structure is 568 ft (173 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 72 WB over Intracoastal Waterway built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 72 WB 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 72 WB over Intracoastal Waterway carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 72 WB over Intracoastal Waterway?
The structure is 568 ft (173 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 72 WB over Intracoastal Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.