US Bridges

North Port Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway

FairPosted for load

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.12 MI North of US-41 · Structure no. 175000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Port Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Port Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Port Blvd.
CrossesCocoplum Waterway
Location0.12 MI North of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.04556, -82.23529
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Port Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Port 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North Port Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Port Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Port Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.