FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUS-41 SB (SR-739)

Carrying BUS-41 SB (SR-739) over CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER

650FT NORTH OF SR-80, Lee, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUS-41 SB (SR-739)

The BUS-41 SB (SR-739) bridge in Lee, Florida carries BUS-41 SB (SR-739) over CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 32 sections, stretching 1394.9 meters (4577 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BUS-41 SB (SR-739) compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Florida bridges
391
Bridges in Lee · 3 in Poor condition
BUS-41 SB (SR-739) 28.7 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.7
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
32
Structure Length
1394.9 m (4577 ft)
Deck Width
19.7 m (65 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
120158

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUS-41 SB (SR-739) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BUS-41 SB (SR-739) against other structures in Lee and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BUS-41 SB (SR-739)?

BUS-41 SB (SR-739) in Lee, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUS-41 SB (SR-739) inspected?

BUS-41 SB (SR-739)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUS-41 SB (SR-739) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BUS-41 SB (SR-739)?

BUS-41 SB (SR-739) has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUS-41 SB (SR-739)?

BUS-41 SB (SR-739) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BUS-41 SB (SR-739) and does age affect safety?

BUS-41 SB (SR-739) was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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