US Bridges

N Museum Point RD over Indian River

Fair

Citrus County, Florida · 0.1MI S of State Park RD · Structure no. 024019

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Museum Point RD over Indian River is a concrete slab carrying N Museum Point RD over Indian River in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2047. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN Museum Point RD
CrossesIndian River
Location0.1MI S of State Park RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.91608, -82.62775
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2025)
Projected traffic234 by 2047
Trucks1%
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 N Museum Point RD over Indian River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Museum Point RD over Indian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does N Museum Point RD over Indian River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Museum Point RD over Indian River?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Museum Point RD over Indian River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.