US-41 NB over Faka Union Canal
FairCollier County, Florida · 13.7 Miles SE of SR-951 · Structure no. 030145
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 219 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 NB over Faka Union Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 NB over Faka Union Canal in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 NB over Faka Union Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 NB over Faka Union 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 2023.
How much traffic does US-41 NB over Faka Union Canal carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US-41 NB over Faka Union Canal?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 NB over Faka Union Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.