US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) NB over Catfish Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.0MI S of SR-773 · Structure no. 170039

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) NB over Catfish Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) NB over Catfish Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,892 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-45) NB
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location1.0MI S of SR-773
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.22134, -82.49129
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic26,892 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) NB over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) NB over Catfish Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) NB over Catfish Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) NB over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) NB over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.