US Bridges

Fish Bowl Drive over Homosassa River

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 0.5 MI South of CR-490A · Structure no. 024004

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Bowl Drive over Homosassa River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fish Bowl Drive over Homosassa River in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,652 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFish Bowl Drive
CrossesHomosassa River
Location0.5 MI South of CR-490A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.79752, -82.58986
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2025)
Projected traffic5,652 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Bowl Drive over Homosassa River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Bowl Drive over Homosassa River 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 Fish Bowl Drive over Homosassa River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fish Bowl Drive over Homosassa River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Bowl Drive over Homosassa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.