SR-72 over Deer Prairie Slough
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 15.6 MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 170071
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-72 over Deer Prairie Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-72 over Deer Prairie 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-72 over Deer Prairie Slough built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-72 over Deer Prairie 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR-72 over Deer Prairie Slough carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR-72 over Deer Prairie Slough?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SR-72 over Deer Prairie Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.