US Bridges

US-41 (SR-45) SB over Catfish Creek

Good

Sarasota County, Florida · 1.0 MI South of SR-773 · Structure no. 170186

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 (SR-45) SB over Catfish Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-41 (SR-45) SB over Catfish Creek in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,592 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-41 (SR-45) SB
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location1.0 MI South of SR-773
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.22133, -82.4915
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2023)
Projected traffic25,592 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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) SB over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 (SR-45) SB over Catfish Creek 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) SB over Catfish Creek carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.