US Bridges

US-41 over US-301 SR-43

Good

Manatee County, Florida · JCT US-301 and US-41 · Structure no. 130002

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 over US-301 SR-43 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 over US-301 SR-43 in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,500 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesUS-41
CrossesUS-301 SR-43
LocationJCT US-301 and US-41
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.52116, -82.56253
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2023)
Projected traffic77,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 over US-301 SR-43 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US-41 over US-301 SR-43 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 over US-301 SR-43 carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-41 over US-301 SR-43?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 over US-301 SR-43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.