US Bridges

US-41 (SR-90) over Turner River

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 6.1MI East of SR-29 · Structure no. 030083

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
224 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-90) over Turner River is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-90) over Turner River in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-90)
CrossesTurner River
Location6.1MI East of SR-29
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.89096, -81.26999
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,684 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-90) over Turner River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

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

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-90) over Turner River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-90) over Turner River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-90) over Turner River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.