US Bridges

SR-54 over Anclote River

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 3.5 Miles E of US-19 · Structure no. 140067

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
735 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-54 over Anclote River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-54 over Anclote River in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,148 by 2047. The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR-54
CrossesAnclote River
Location3.5 Miles E of US-19
RouteState Highway 54
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.21514, -82.68237
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length735 ft (224 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2025)
Projected traffic84,148 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Anclote River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-54 over Anclote 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR-54 over Anclote River carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-54 over Anclote River?

The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns SR-54 over Anclote River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.