US Bridges

Grand Blvd. CR-595 over Pithlachascotee River

Poor

Pasco County, Florida · 1.7MI North of SR-54 · Structure no. 140050

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Blvd. CR-595 over Pithlachascotee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grand Blvd. CR-595 over Pithlachascotee River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Blvd. CR-595
CrossesPithlachascotee River
Location1.7MI North of SR-54
RouteCounty Highway 595
CountyPasco County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.2403, -82.71952
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2024)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grand Blvd. CR-595 over Pithlachascotee River built?

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

What condition is Grand Blvd. CR-595 over Pithlachascotee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Blvd. CR-595 over Pithlachascotee River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Blvd. CR-595 over Pithlachascotee River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Blvd. CR-595 over Pithlachascotee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.