Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway
FairSarasota County, Florida · 1.1 MI North of US-41 · Structure no. 170121
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.