US Bridges

SW 1st Court over Spring Run Canal

FairPosted for load

Citrus County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Kings Bay DR · Structure no. 025003

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

SW 1st Court over Spring Run Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SW 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 6 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSW 1st Court
CrossesSpring Run Canal
Location0.1MI S of Kings Bay DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.89139, -82.59354
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic137 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

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 SW 1st Court over Spring Run Canal built?

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

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SW 1st Court over Spring Run Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.