US Bridges

Serris Dr. over Cocoplum Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 150FT N of Raintree Blvd · Structure no. 175024

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Serris Dr. over Cocoplum Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Serris Dr. over Cocoplum Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSerris Dr.
CrossesCocoplum Waterway
Location150FT N of Raintree Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.03303, -82.09247
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Serris Dr. over Cocoplum Waterway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Serris Dr. 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 Serris Dr. over Cocoplum Waterway carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Serris Dr. over Cocoplum Waterway?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Serris Dr. over Cocoplum Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.