US Bridges

Old 41 RD (cr 887) over Imperial River

Good

Lee County, Florida · 0.7MI North of CR 865 · Structure no. 124088

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 41 RD (cr 887) over Imperial River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old 41 RD (cr 887) over Imperial River in Lee County, Florida. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,625 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld 41 RD (cr 887)
CrossesImperial River
Location0.7MI North of CR 865
RouteCounty Highway 887
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.34253, -81.77903
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,625 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old 41 RD (cr 887) over Imperial River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Old 41 RD (cr 887) over Imperial 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old 41 RD (cr 887) over Imperial River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old 41 RD (cr 887) over Imperial River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Old 41 RD (cr 887) over Imperial River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.