US Bridges

SR-54 over Zephyr Lake Canal

Fair

Pasco County, Florida · 0.4 Mile W of US-301 · Structure no. 140030

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-54 over Zephyr Lake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-54 over Zephyr Lake Canal in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,126 by 2047. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-54
CrossesZephyr Lake Canal
Location0.4 Mile W of US-301
RouteState Highway 54
CountyPasco County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.23092, -82.18789
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2025)
Projected traffic20,126 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-54 over Zephyr Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-54 over Zephyr Lake Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-54 over Zephyr Lake Canal carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-54 over Zephyr Lake Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR-54 over Zephyr Lake Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.