US Bridges

Ft Island Gulf Trl over Salt River

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 5.5 Mi. W of US-19/US-98 · Structure no. 024015

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Island Gulf Trl over Salt River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ft Island Gulf Trl over Salt River in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,931 by 2047. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFt Island Gulf Trl
CrossesSalt River
Location5.5 Mi. W of US-19/US-98
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.90161, -82.64575
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2025)
Projected traffic10,931 by 2047
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft Island Gulf Trl over Salt River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft Island Gulf Trl over Salt 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 Ft Island Gulf Trl over Salt River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ft Island Gulf Trl over Salt River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Island Gulf Trl over Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.