US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Crestwood Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 2.5MI North of SR-776 · Structure no. 010001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Crestwood Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Crestwood Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesCrestwood Waterway
Location2.5MI North of SR-776
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.01902, -82.18476
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2024)
Projected traffic47,500 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-45) over Crestwood Waterway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Crestwood Waterway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Crestwood Waterway carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Crestwood Waterway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Crestwood Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.