SR-72 over Myakka River
FairSarasota County, Florida · 8.8 MI E/O I-75 · Structure no. 170070
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 504 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-72 over Myakka River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-72 over Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2044. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR-72 over Myakka River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-72 over Myakka River 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 SR-72 over Myakka River carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR-72 over Myakka River?
The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR-72 over Myakka River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.