US Bridges

SB SR 589 Scp 55.4 over US 98

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Hernando County, Florida · 5.25 MI S/O Cardinal ST · Structure no. 080060

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SB SR 589 Scp 55.4 over US 98 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB SR 589 Scp 55.4 over US 98 in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB SR 589 Scp 55.4
CrossesUS 98
Location5.25 MI S/O Cardinal ST
RouteState Highway 589
CountyHernando County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.68747, -82.49828
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
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 SB SR 589 Scp 55.4 over US 98 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB SR 589 Scp 55.4 over US 98 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SB SR 589 Scp 55.4 over US 98 carry?

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

How long is SB SR 589 Scp 55.4 over US 98?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB SR 589 Scp 55.4 over US 98?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.