US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over CSX RR

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 0.2MI North of US-301 · Structure no. 130008

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 (SR-45) over CSX RR in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,208 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.2MI North of US-301
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.52426, -82.5614
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2023)
Projected traffic77,208 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over CSX RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over CSX RR carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over CSX RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.