US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek
FairLevy County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. N. of SR-24 · Structure no. 340037
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.