US Bridges

Price Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 5.2MI E/O Toledo Blade Bl · Structure no. 175028

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Price Blvd. 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPrice Blvd.
CrossesCocoplum Waterway
Location5.2MI E/O Toledo Blade Bl
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.04917, -82.08464
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2024)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Price Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway built?

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

What condition is Price 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 Price Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Price Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Price Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.