US Bridges

US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 1.3 Miles E of SR-50 · Structure no. 080001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,953 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 NB (SR-45)
CrossesCSX R/R
Location1.3 Miles E of SR-50
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHernando County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.55483, -82.39192
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2025)
Projected traffic19,953 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.