US-41 (SR-45) over Roberts Bay
GoodSarasota County, Florida · 0.3MI N of Bus US-41 · Structure no. 170142
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-41 (SR-45) over Roberts Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Roberts Bay in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,605 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-41 (SR-45) over Roberts Bay built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Roberts Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Roberts Bay carry?
About 43,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US-41 (SR-45) over Roberts Bay?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns US-41 (SR-45) over Roberts Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.