US Bridges

Shoal Line Blvd over Weeki Wachee River

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 1.4 Mile South of CR550 · Structure no. 080031

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Line Blvd over Weeki Wachee River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shoal Line Blvd over Weeki Wachee River in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShoal Line Blvd
CrossesWeeki Wachee River
Location1.4 Mile South of CR550
RouteCounty Highway CR597
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53247, -82.62714
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2024)
Projected traffic12,319 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shoal Line Blvd over Weeki Wachee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoal Line Blvd over Weeki Wachee River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Shoal Line Blvd over Weeki Wachee River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Line Blvd over Weeki Wachee River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Line Blvd over Weeki Wachee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.