US-41 (SR-45) over Morning Star Canal
GoodCharlotte County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Midway Blvd. · Structure no. 010045
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 (SR-45) over Morning Star Canal is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Morning Star Canal in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 31 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,810 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 (SR-45) over Morning Star Canal built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Morning Star Canal 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 Morning Star Canal carry?
About 46,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Morning Star Canal?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Morning Star Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.