US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) over Phillippi Creek

Fair

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.1MI N of SR-72 · Structure no. 170164

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) over Phillippi Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) over Phillippi Creek 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 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,532 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-45)
CrossesPhillippi Creek
Location1.1MI N of SR-72
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.27346, -82.5306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) over Phillippi 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 (SR-45) over Phillippi Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.