US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Canal 039

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 8.4MI SE of SR-951 · Structure no. 030039

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Canal 039 is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Canal 039 in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesDrainage Canal 039
Location8.4MI SE of SR-951
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.99005, -81.58704
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 (SR-45) over Drainage Canal 039 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Canal 039 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 (SR-45) over Drainage Canal 039 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Canal 039?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Drainage Canal 039?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.