US Bridges

US-41 Bus SB over Hatchett Creek/Icww

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI N/O Venice Ave · Structure no. 170170

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,080 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 Bus SB over Hatchett Creek/Icww is a steel movable - bascule carrying US-41 Bus SB over Hatchett Creek/Icww in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,309 by 2044. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-41 Bus SB
CrossesHatchett Creek/Icww
Location0.1MI N/O Venice Ave
RouteU.S. Route 41B
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.10328, -82.44421
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,080 ft (329.2 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,309 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 Bus SB over Hatchett Creek/Icww built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 Bus SB over Hatchett Creek/Icww 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-41 Bus SB over Hatchett Creek/Icww carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-41 Bus SB over Hatchett Creek/Icww?

The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 Bus SB over Hatchett Creek/Icww?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.