US Bridges

Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.1 MI N of US-41 · Structure no. 175047

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesToledo Blade Blvd
CrossesCocoplum Waterway
Location1.1 MI N of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.03347, -82.16371
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toledo Blade 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 Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Toledo Blade Blvd over Cocoplum Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.