US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Gordon River

Good

Collier County, Florida · 0.4MI North of SR-84 · Structure no. 030300

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
51,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Gordon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Gordon River in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,485 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesGordon River
Location0.4MI North of SR-84
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.14194, -81.78986
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2023)
Projected traffic88,485 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) over Gordon River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Gordon River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Gordon River carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Gordon River?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Gordon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.