US Bridges

Honore Ave over Cow Pen Slough

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 2.3 MI S of SR-681 · Structure no. 170109

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honore Ave over Cow Pen Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Honore Ave over Cow Pen Slough in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHonore Ave
CrossesCow Pen Slough
Location2.3 MI S of SR-681
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.15508, -82.42377
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honore Ave over Cow Pen Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honore Ave over Cow Pen 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Honore Ave over Cow Pen Slough carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Honore Ave over Cow Pen Slough?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Honore Ave over Cow Pen Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.