Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run
GoodPosted for loadMarion County, Florida · 0.2 Mile East of Camp Dr. · Structure no. 365100
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run in Marion County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.