US Bridges

South Sumter Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 600 Ft North of US-41 · Structure no. 175049

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Sumter Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Sumter Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,025 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Sumter Blvd.
CrossesCocoplum Waterway
Location600 Ft North of US-41
RouteCity Street 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.03998, -82.21894
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic26,025 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 South Sumter Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Sumter 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does South Sumter Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Sumter Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns South Sumter Blvd. over Cocoplum Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.