US Bridges

SR-24 over Waccasassa River

Good

Levy County, Florida · 2.8 Mi. E. of US-19 · Structure no. 340061

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-24 over Waccasassa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-24 over Waccasassa River in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,689 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR-24
CrossesWaccasassa River
Location2.8 Mi. E. of US-19
RouteState Highway 24
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.35453, -82.73479
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic2,689 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-24 over Waccasassa River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-24 over Waccasassa River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-24 over Waccasassa River carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-24 over Waccasassa River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-24 over Waccasassa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.