US Bridges

US-41 SB (SR-45) over Peace River

Fair

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.3MI N of US-17 · Structure no. 010050

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
6,385 ft
85 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 SB (SR-45) over Peace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 SB (SR-45) over Peace River in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,845 by 2044. The structure is 6,385 ft (1,946.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 SB (SR-45)
CrossesPeace River
Location0.3MI N of US-17
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCharlotte County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.94419, -82.05842
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans85 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,385 ft (1,946.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2022)
Projected traffic46,845 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 SB (SR-45) over Peace River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 SB (SR-45) over Peace River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 SB (SR-45) over Peace River carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-41 SB (SR-45) over Peace River?

The structure is 6,385 ft (1,946.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 SB (SR-45) over Peace River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.