US Bridges

US-41 over Canal 057

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Collier County, Florida · 8.5MI NW of SR-29 · Structure no. 030057

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

About this bridge

US-41 over Canal 057 is a concrete slab carrying US-41 over Canal 057 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesCanal 057
Location8.5MI NW of SR-29
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.95757, -81.49049
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic5,205 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 over Canal 057 built?

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

What condition is US-41 over Canal 057 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 over Canal 057 carry?

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

How long is US-41 over Canal 057?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Canal 057?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.