US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.3MI W of US-301 · Structure no. 170068

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Hudson Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,255 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesHudson Bayou
Location0.3MI W of US-301
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.32853, -82.53592
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2023)
Projected traffic57,255 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hudson Bayou built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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 33,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.