US Bridges

US-41 (SR-90) over New River Strand Canal

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 14.9MI East of SR-29 · Structure no. 030094

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,515
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-90) over New River Strand Canal is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-90) over New River Strand Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 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 3,515 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,099 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-90)
CrossesNew River Strand Canal
Location14.9MI East of SR-29
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.86709, -81.13411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,515 (2024)
Projected traffic6,099 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 New River Strand Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US-41 (SR-90) over New River Strand Canal 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 New River Strand Canal carry?

About 3,515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-90) over New River Strand Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-90) over New River Strand Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.