US Bridges

SR-681 SB over US-41

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 3.1MI W of I-75 · Structure no. 170098

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
554 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-681 SB over US-41 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-681 SB over US-41 in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,278 by 2042. The structure is 554 ft (169 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-681 SB
CrossesUS-41
Location3.1MI W of I-75
RouteState Highway 681
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.14909, -82.46361
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length554 ft (169 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,278 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-681 SB over US-41 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-681 SB over US-41 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 SR-681 SB over US-41 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-681 SB over US-41?

The structure is 554 ft (169 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-681 SB over US-41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.