US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) NB over N Fork Alligator Crk

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 1.0 MI N/O CR-765 · Structure no. 010033

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) NB over N Fork Alligator Crk is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) NB over N Fork Alligator Crk in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,061 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45) NB
CrossesN Fork Alligator Crk
Location1.0 MI N/O CR-765
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.90223, -82.03399
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2024)
Projected traffic29,061 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) NB over N Fork Alligator Crk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) NB over N Fork Alligator Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) NB over N Fork Alligator Crk carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) NB over N Fork Alligator Crk?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) NB over N Fork Alligator Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.