US Bridges

US-41 (sr 45) over CSX RR & Bus US-41 Ramp

Fair

Manatee County, Florida · 1.3MI North of JCT US 301 · Structure no. 130009

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (sr 45) over CSX RR & Bus US-41 Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 (sr 45) over CSX RR & Bus US-41 Ramp in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,250 by 2042. The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-41 (sr 45)
CrossesCSX RR & Bus US-41 Ramp
Location1.3MI North of JCT US 301
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.53945, -82.56379
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.
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2023)
Projected traffic46,250 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 & Bus US-41 Ramp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-41 (sr 45) over CSX RR & Bus US-41 Ramp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (sr 45) over CSX RR & Bus US-41 Ramp carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (sr 45) over CSX RR & Bus US-41 Ramp?

The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (sr 45) over CSX RR & Bus US-41 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.