US Bridges

US-41 over Canal 102

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 23.2 Miles E of SR-29 · Structure no. 030102

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Canal 102 is a concrete slab carrying US-41 over Canal 102 in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesCanal 102
Location23.2 Miles E of SR-29
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.85358, -81.00112
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over Canal 102 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US-41 over Canal 102 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 over Canal 102 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Canal 102?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over Canal 102?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.