SR-72 over Cow Pen Slough
FairSarasota County, Florida · 4.0 MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 170941
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-72 over Cow Pen Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-72 over Cow Pen Slough in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 Cow Pen Slough built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-72 over Cow Pen Slough 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR-72 over Cow Pen Slough carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR-72 over Cow Pen Slough?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR-72 over Cow Pen Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.