US Bridges

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Steinhatchee River

Fair

Dixie County, Florida · 0.4 Mi. S. of SR-51 · Structure no. 300006

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Steinhatchee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over Steinhatchee River in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2045. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-19 NB (SR-55)
CrossesSteinhatchee River
Location0.4 Mi. S. of SR-51
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDixie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.77475, -83.32409
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$544,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 NB (SR-55) over Steinhatchee River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Steinhatchee River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 NB (SR-55) over Steinhatchee River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Steinhatchee River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 NB (SR-55) over Steinhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.