US Bridges

SR-44 over Henderson Canal

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 0.3 Mile E of US-41 · Structure no. 020009

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over Henderson Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-44 over Henderson Canal 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,363 by 2047. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44
CrossesHenderson Canal
Location0.3 Mile E of US-41
RouteState Highway 44
CountyCitrus County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.83389, -82.31403
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2025)
Projected traffic30,363 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR-44 over Henderson Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-44 over Henderson Canal 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 over Henderson Canal carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over Henderson Canal?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR-44 over Henderson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.