US Bridges

US-41 (SR-25) over Santa Fe River

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 2 Mi. N. of SR-236 · Structure no. 260112

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-25) over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 (SR-25) over Santa Fe River in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2044. The structure is 369 ft (112.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-25)
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location2 Mi. N. of SR-236
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.85306, -82.60847
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length369 ft (112.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-41 (SR-25) over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-25) over Santa Fe River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-25) over Santa Fe River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-25) over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 369 ft (112.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-25) over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.