US Bridges

E. Trails End Road over Orange State Canal

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 0.8MI North of CR-48 · Structure no. 024032

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Trails End Road over Orange State Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying E. Trails End Road over Orange State Canal 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2047. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesE. Trails End Road
CrossesOrange State Canal
Location0.8MI North of CR-48
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.7469, -82.26335
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 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 (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2025)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2047
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Orange State Canal built?

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

What condition is E. Trails End Road over Orange State 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. Trails End Road over Orange State Canal carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E. Trails End Road over Orange State 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 Orange State Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.