US Bridges

CR495-PINE Isl DR over Tidal Canal

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 1.9MI N of Cortez BLCR550 · Structure no. 080033

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR495-PINE Isl DR over Tidal Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR495-PINE Isl DR over Tidal Canal in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR495-PINE Isl DR
CrossesTidal Canal
Location1.9MI N of Cortez BLCR550
RouteCounty Highway 495
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.57566, -82.65181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2042
Trucks7%
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

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 CR495-PINE Isl DR over Tidal Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR495-PINE Isl DR over Tidal Canal 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 CR495-PINE Isl DR over Tidal Canal carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR495-PINE Isl DR over Tidal Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR495-PINE Isl DR over Tidal Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.