Alpaca Drive over Triton Canal
FairHernando County, Florida · At CR-597 Shoal Line Bd · Structure no. 084008
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alpaca Drive over Triton Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Alpaca Drive over Triton Canal in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alpaca Drive over Triton Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alpaca Drive over Triton 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 Alpaca Drive over Triton Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Alpaca Drive over Triton Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Alpaca Drive over Triton Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.