US Bridges

US-441 EB over Dead River

Fair

Lake County, Florida · US-441 EB over Dead River · Structure no. 110086

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
553 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-441 EB over Dead River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-441 EB over Dead River in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,038 by 2044. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-441 EB
CrossesDead River
LocationUS-441 EB over Dead River
RouteState Highway 441
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.81531, -81.76022
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,038 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-441 EB over Dead River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-441 EB over Dead 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-441 EB over Dead River carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-441 EB over Dead River?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US-441 EB over Dead River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.