US Bridges

US 41 NB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River

Fair

Collier County, Florida · 0.67MI N of SR-846 · Structure no. 030306

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 NB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River in Collier County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,365 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 NB (sr 45)
CrossesCocohatchee River
Location0.67MI N of SR-846
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCollier County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.28246, -81.80168
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 2023
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2023)
Projected traffic100,365 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 NB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 NB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB (sr 45) over Cocohatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.