US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Alico Creek

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.5MI S of Alico Road · Structure no. 120063

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Alico Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Alico Creek in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 74 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 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,365 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesAlico Creek
Location0.5MI S of Alico Road
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.49123, -81.84478
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,000 (2024)
Projected traffic102,365 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 (SR-45) over Alico Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Alico Creek 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 (SR-45) over Alico Creek carry?

About 59,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Alico Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Alico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.