US Bridges

BUS-41 NB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 650FT North of SR-80 · Structure no. 120157

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
5,253 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BUS-41 NB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BUS-41 NB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,905 by 2044. The structure is 5,253 ft (1,601.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBUS-41 NB (SR-739)
CrossesCaloosahatchee River
Location650FT North of SR-80
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65253, -81.86689
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans36 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length5,253 ft (1,601.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2022)
Projected traffic39,905 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was BUS-41 NB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is BUS-41 NB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee 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 BUS-41 NB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BUS-41 NB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River?

The structure is 5,253 ft (1,601.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns BUS-41 NB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.