US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail

Fair

Citrus County, Florida · 1.2 Miles North of SR-44 · Structure no. 020002

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesFl Nature Trail
Location1.2 Miles North of SR-44
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCitrus County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.85075, -82.34457
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.