US Bridges

US-41 (SR-90) over Caloosa Rvr & W 1st St.

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 2.3MI South of SR-78 · Structure no. 120002

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,966 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-90) over Caloosa Rvr & W 1st St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 (SR-90) over Caloosa Rvr & W 1st St. in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,942 by 2042. The structure is 4,966 ft (1,513.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-90)
CrossesCaloosa Rvr & W 1st St.
Location2.3MI South of SR-78
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.64909, -81.87691
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+73 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length4,966 ft (1,513.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2024)
Projected traffic78,942 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-90) over Caloosa Rvr & W 1st St. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-90) over Caloosa Rvr & W 1st St. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-90) over Caloosa Rvr & W 1st St. carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-90) over Caloosa Rvr & W 1st St.?

The structure is 4,966 ft (1,513.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-90) over Caloosa Rvr & W 1st St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.