US Bridges

CR 241 over Santa Fe River

FairPosted for load

Alachua County, Florida · 0.5 MI South of CR 18 · Structure no. 260086

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 241 over Santa Fe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 241 over Santa Fe River in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2042. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 241
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location0.5 MI South of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.94306, -82.50667
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,685 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 CR 241 over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 241 over Santa Fe River 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 March 2024.

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

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 241 over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 241 over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.