US Bridges

US 41 SB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 0.67 Mile N of SR-846 · Structure no. 030017

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
195 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River is a concrete slab carrying US 41 SB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 5 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,365 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB (sr 45)
CrossesCocohatchee River
Location0.67 Mile N of SR-846
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.28258, -81.80191
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2023)
Projected traffic102,365 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 SB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 41 SB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 SB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.