US Bridges

SE 1st Court over Spring Run Canal

FairPosted for load

Citrus County, Florida · 0.06MI N of SE 10th ST · Structure no. 025002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 1st Court over Spring Run Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SE 1st Court over Spring Run Canal in Citrus County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSE 1st Court
CrossesSpring Run Canal
Location0.06MI N of SE 10th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.88789, -82.59144
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic200 by 2047
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SE 1st Court over Spring Run Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 1st Court over Spring Run 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 SE 1st Court over Spring Run Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 1st Court over Spring Run Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SE 1st Court over Spring Run Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.