US Bridges

US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R

Good

Manatee County, Florida · 1.0 MI North of US-19-JCT · Structure no. 130026

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R in Manatee County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,061 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 NB (SR-45)
CrossesCSX R/R
Location1.0 MI North of US-19-JCT
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyManatee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.56365, -82.55252
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2023)
Projected traffic29,061 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R 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 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 NB (SR-45) over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.