US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.5MI S of US-301 · Structure no. 170019

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 93 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,895 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesHudson Bayou
Location0.5MI S of US-301
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.32417, -82.52972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2023)
Projected traffic98,895 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.