US Bridges

US-41 (SR-90) over Canal 079

Good

Collier County, Florida · 3.7MI East of SR-29 · Structure no. 030079

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-90) over Canal 079 is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-90) over Canal 079 in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 76 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-90)
CrossesCanal 079
Location3.7MI East of SR-29
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.9015, -81.30712
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2024)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-90) over Canal 079 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US-41 (SR-90) over Canal 079 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-90) over Canal 079 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-90) over Canal 079?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-90) over Canal 079?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.