US Bridges

W Cardinal Street over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy)

Good

Citrus County, Florida · 3.2MI E/O US-19 · Structure no. 024055

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cardinal Street over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Cardinal Street over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,053 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesW Cardinal Street
CrossesSR-589 (suncoast Pkwy)
Location3.2MI E/O US-19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCitrus County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.76386, -82.49822
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2024)
Projected traffic14,053 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Cardinal Street over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cardinal Street over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does W Cardinal Street over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy) carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is W Cardinal Street over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy)?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns W Cardinal Street over SR-589 (suncoast Pkwy)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.