US Bridges

SR589 SB Scp 43.82 over Highfield RD

Fair

Hernando County, Florida · 0.7 MI South of SR 50 · Structure no. 080045

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,452
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR589 SB Scp 43.82 over Highfield RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR589 SB Scp 43.82 over Highfield RD in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 8,452 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,664 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR589 SB Scp 43.82
CrossesHighfield RD
Location0.7 MI South of SR 50
RouteState Highway 589
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.52445, -82.47909
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,452 (2022)
Projected traffic14,664 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR589 SB Scp 43.82 over Highfield RD built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR589 SB Scp 43.82 over Highfield RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR589 SB Scp 43.82 over Highfield RD carry?

About 8,452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR589 SB Scp 43.82 over Highfield RD?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR589 SB Scp 43.82 over Highfield RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.