US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Phillippi Bayou

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.0MI North of SR-72 · Structure no. 170163

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Phillippi Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Phillippi Bayou in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,532 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesPhillippi Bayou
Location1.0MI North of SR-72
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.27283, -82.53063
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2023)
Projected traffic68,532 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 Phillippi Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Phillippi Bayou 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 Phillippi Bayou carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.