US Bridges

US-41 (SR-25) over Suwannee River

Good

Columbia County, Florida · US-41 at White Springs · Structure no. 290083

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-25) over Suwannee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 (SR-25) over Suwannee River in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2044. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-25)
CrossesSuwannee River
LocationUS-41 at White Springs
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32582, -82.73851
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-25) over Suwannee River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-25) over Suwannee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-25) over Suwannee River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-25) over Suwannee River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-25) over Suwannee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.