US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Elkham Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.2 Mi. S of Harbor Blvd. · Structure no. 010026

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Elkham Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Elkham Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,208 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesElkham Waterway
Location0.2 Mi. S of Harbor Blvd.
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.9792, -82.09486
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2024)
Projected traffic77,208 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Elkham Waterway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Elkham 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 Elkham Waterway carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.