US Bridges

North Crescent Dr. over Paradise Canal

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 0.06MI E Palm Springs TR · Structure no. 024049

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Crescent Dr. over Paradise Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Crescent Dr. over Paradise Canal in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Crescent Dr.
CrossesParadise Canal
Location0.06MI E Palm Springs TR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.87711, -82.60046
Functional classRural Local

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2025)
Projected traffic151 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 North Crescent Dr. over Paradise Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Crescent Dr. over Paradise 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 North Crescent Dr. over Paradise Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Crescent Dr. over Paradise Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns North Crescent Dr. over Paradise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.