US Bridges

SR589 NB Scp 44.47 over SR 50

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 3.9MI N of Spring Hill RD · Structure no. 080046

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

About this bridge

SR589 NB Scp 44.47 over SR 50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR589 NB Scp 44.47 over SR 50 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 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 8,452 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,664 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR589 NB Scp 44.47
CrossesSR 50
Location3.9MI N of Spring Hill RD
RouteState Highway 589
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53393, -82.47926
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 NB Scp 44.47 over SR 50 built?

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

What condition is SR589 NB Scp 44.47 over SR 50 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR589 NB Scp 44.47 over SR 50 carry?

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

How long is SR589 NB Scp 44.47 over SR 50?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR589 NB Scp 44.47 over SR 50?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.