US Bridges

Wilson Blvd over Flood Cntrl Canal C534

Fair

Hernando County, Florida · 0.1MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 080009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Blvd over Flood Cntrl Canal C534 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Blvd over Flood Cntrl Canal C534 in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Blvd
CrossesFlood Cntrl Canal C534
Location0.1MI East of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHernando County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.44044, -82.45504
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic412 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wilson Blvd over Flood Cntrl Canal C534 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Blvd over Flood Cntrl Canal C534 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Blvd over Flood Cntrl Canal C534 carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Blvd over Flood Cntrl Canal C534?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Blvd over Flood Cntrl Canal C534?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.