US Bridges

Madison ST over Pithlachascotee River

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of Gulf Drive · Structure no. 140064

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison ST over Pithlachascotee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Madison ST over Pithlachascotee River in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMadison ST
CrossesPithlachascotee River
Location0.2 MI N of Gulf Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.24158, -82.71545
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2024)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Madison ST over Pithlachascotee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison ST over Pithlachascotee River 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 Madison ST over Pithlachascotee River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Madison ST over Pithlachascotee River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Madison ST over Pithlachascotee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.