US Bridges

E Gobbler DR/CR39A over Moonrise Canal

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 1.5MI E of US-41 · Structure no. 024028

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Gobbler DR/CR39A over Moonrise Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Gobbler DR/CR39A over Moonrise Canal in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2047. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesE Gobbler DR/CR39A
CrossesMoonrise Canal
Location1.5MI E of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 39A
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.77804, -82.27616
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2025)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2047
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 E Gobbler DR/CR39A over Moonrise Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Gobbler DR/CR39A over Moonrise 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 E Gobbler DR/CR39A over Moonrise Canal carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E Gobbler DR/CR39A over Moonrise Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Gobbler DR/CR39A over Moonrise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.