US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Estero River

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.25MI N/O Corkscrew RD · Structure no. 120154

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Estero River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Estero River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 43 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,280 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesEstero River
Location0.25MI N/O Corkscrew RD
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.43489, -81.81081
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.
Channel and channel protection7 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
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2024)
Projected traffic83,280 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Estero River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Estero River 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 Estero River carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Estero River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Estero River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.