US Bridges

US-98 (SR-700) over CSX RR & CR-35A

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 3.2 Miles E of US-301 · Structure no. 140025

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
363 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-700) over CSX RR & CR-35A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98 (SR-700) over CSX RR & CR-35A in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 74 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,890 by 2045. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-98 (SR-700)
CrossesCSX RR & CR-35A
Location3.2 Miles E of US-301
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.29895, -82.14683
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2025)
Projected traffic9,890 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-98 (SR-700) over CSX RR & CR-35A built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US-98 (SR-700) over CSX RR & CR-35A 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 2025.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-700) over CSX RR & CR-35A carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-700) over CSX RR & CR-35A?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 (SR-700) over CSX RR & CR-35A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.