US Bridges

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

Fair

Lee County, Florida · 650FT North of SR-80 · Structure no. 120158

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,576 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BUS-41 SB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BUS-41 SB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,098 by 2042. The structure is 4,576 ft (1,394.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBUS-41 SB (SR-739)
CrossesCaloosahatchee River
Location650FT North of SR-80
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyLee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.65061, -81.86891
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,576 ft (1,394.9 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2023)
Projected traffic32,098 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SB (SR-739) over Caloosahatchee River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 4,576 ft (1,394.9 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.