US Bridges

E Trails End Road over Leslie Heifner Canal

Fair

Citrus County, Florida · 3.3MI North of CR-48 · Structure no. 024031

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Trails End Road over Leslie Heifner Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying E Trails End Road over Leslie Heifner Canal in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2047. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE Trails End Road
CrossesLeslie Heifner Canal
Location3.3MI North of CR-48
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCitrus County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.75399, -82.23016
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2025)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2047
Trucks5%
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 E Trails End Road over Leslie Heifner Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Trails End Road over Leslie Heifner Canal 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 E Trails End Road over Leslie Heifner Canal carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Trails End Road over Leslie Heifner Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E Trails End Road over Leslie Heifner Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.