US Bridges

CR 241 over Santa Fe River Overflow

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 4.2 MI N of CR 236 · Structure no. 260085

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 241 over Santa Fe River Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying CR 241 over Santa Fe River Overflow in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 241
CrossesSanta Fe River Overflow
Location4.2 MI N of CR 236
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.93833, -82.50639
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,685 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 241 over Santa Fe River Overflow built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 241 over Santa Fe River Overflow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 241 over Santa Fe River Overflow carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 241 over Santa Fe River Overflow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 241 over Santa Fe River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.