Cocoanut Avenue over M.L.K. Drain
GoodPosted for loadSarasota County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of M.L.K. Way · Structure no. 175630
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cocoanut Avenue over M.L.K. Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cocoanut Avenue over M.L.K. Drain in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cocoanut Avenue over M.L.K. Drain built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cocoanut Avenue over M.L.K. Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Cocoanut Avenue over M.L.K. Drain carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cocoanut Avenue over M.L.K. Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Cocoanut Avenue over M.L.K. Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.