US Bridges

US-41 over Kellys Canal

Good

Lee County, Florida · 540FT S of SR-884 · Structure no. 120006

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over Kellys Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 over Kellys Canal in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 61 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,690 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-41
CrossesKellys Canal
Location540FT S of SR-884
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.59524, -81.87187
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2024)
Projected traffic93,690 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 over Kellys Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US-41 over Kellys Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 over Kellys Canal carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over Kellys Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US-41 over Kellys Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.