US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Jupiter Waterway

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 650FT N/O Charlotte Cty · Structure no. 170063

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Jupiter Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Jupiter Waterway in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,375 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesJupiter Waterway
Location650FT N/O Charlotte Cty
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.03369, -82.20674
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2025)
Projected traffic49,375 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) over Jupiter Waterway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Jupiter Waterway 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 2025.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Jupiter Waterway carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Jupiter Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Jupiter Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.