US-41 (SR-45) SB over Salt Creek
FairSarasota County, Florida · 1.6 MI S/O River RD · Structure no. 170119
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,750
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 (SR-45) SB over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-41 (SR-45) SB over Salt Creek 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 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,796 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 (SR-45) SB over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-41 (SR-45) SB over Salt Creek 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) SB over Salt Creek carry?
About 17,750 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-41 (SR-45) SB over Salt Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 (SR-45) SB over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.