US Bridges

S. Salford Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.1 MI North of US-41 · Structure no. 175006

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Salford Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S. Salford Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Salford Blvd
CrossesCocoplum Waterway
Location0.1 MI North of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.03596, -82.20742
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S. Salford Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Salford 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 S. Salford Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Salford Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S. Salford Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.