US Bridges

Rester Drive over SR-589 Suncoast Pkwy

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 2.2 MI North of SR-50 · Structure no. 080048

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rester Drive over SR-589 Suncoast Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rester Drive over SR-589 Suncoast Pkwy in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRester Drive
CrossesSR-589 Suncoast Pkwy
Location2.2 MI North of SR-50
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.56292, -82.48012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rester Drive over SR-589 Suncoast Pkwy built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rester Drive over SR-589 Suncoast Pkwy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rester Drive over SR-589 Suncoast Pkwy carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rester Drive over SR-589 Suncoast Pkwy?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rester Drive over SR-589 Suncoast Pkwy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.