US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) NB over Myakka River East Branch

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.6 MI S/O River Rd. · Structure no. 170114

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,750
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) NB over Myakka River East Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 (SR-45) NB over Myakka River East Branch in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 19,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,688 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45) NB
CrossesMyakka River East Branch
Location0.6 MI S/O River Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.04619, -82.29138
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,750 (2025)
Projected traffic24,688 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 (SR-45) NB over Myakka River East Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) NB over Myakka River East Branch 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) NB over Myakka River East Branch carry?

About 19,750 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-41 (SR-45) NB over Myakka River East Branch?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 (SR-45) NB over Myakka River East Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.