US Bridges

SR 589 NB Scp 50.4 over Bear Crossing #1

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 5.8MI N of SR 50 · Structure no. 080052

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 589 NB Scp 50.4 over Bear Crossing #1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 589 NB Scp 50.4 over Bear Crossing #1 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,766 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 589 NB Scp 50.4
CrossesBear Crossing #1
Location5.8MI N of SR 50
RouteState Highway 589
CountyHernando County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.61719, -82.49309
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,766 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SR 589 NB Scp 50.4 over Bear Crossing #1 built?

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

What condition is SR 589 NB Scp 50.4 over Bear Crossing #1 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 SR 589 NB Scp 50.4 over Bear Crossing #1 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 589 NB Scp 50.4 over Bear Crossing #1?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 589 NB Scp 50.4 over Bear Crossing #1?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.