US Bridges

Gulf Boulevard over Lewis Pass

Good

Levy County, Florida · .05 Mile S of Whiddon Ave · Structure no. 344010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Boulevard over Lewis Pass is a concrete slab carrying Gulf Boulevard over Lewis Pass in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGulf Boulevard
CrossesLewis Pass
Location.05 Mile S of Whiddon Ave
RouteCounty Highway 456
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.14044, -83.04206
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2024)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gulf Boulevard over Lewis Pass built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Boulevard over Lewis Pass 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gulf Boulevard over Lewis Pass carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Boulevard over Lewis Pass?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Boulevard over Lewis Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.