US Bridges

SR-44 EB over Withlacoochee Trail

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 020004

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 EB over Withlacoochee Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-44 EB over Withlacoochee Trail in Citrus 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,442 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44 EB
CrossesWithlacoochee Trail
Location0.1 MI E of US-41
RouteState Highway 44
CountyCitrus County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.83322, -82.32333
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic15,442 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-44 EB over Withlacoochee Trail built?

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

What condition is SR-44 EB over Withlacoochee Trail 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-44 EB over Withlacoochee Trail carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 EB over Withlacoochee Trail?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR-44 EB over Withlacoochee Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.