Companero Entra over Seashell Canal
FairPosted for loadHernando County, Florida · 280FT W of CR-597 · Structure no. 084007
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Companero Entra over Seashell Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Companero Entra over Seashell Canal in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Companero Entra over Seashell Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Companero Entra over Seashell Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Companero Entra over Seashell Canal carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Companero Entra over Seashell Canal?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Companero Entra over Seashell Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.