US Bridges

Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run

Good

Marion County, Florida · 0.4 Mile NE of Camp Drive · Structure no. 365102

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run in Marion County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBlue Cove Drive
CrossesBlue Cove Run
Location0.4 Mile NE of Camp Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.05551, -82.44732
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic143 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Cove Drive over Blue Cove Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.