US Bridges

SR-56 EB over Trout Creek

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 2.0 Miles East of I-75 · Structure no. 140124

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-56 EB over Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-56 EB over Trout Creek in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,000 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-56 EB
CrossesTrout Creek
Location2.0 Miles East of I-75
RouteState Highway 56
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.18564, -82.356
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,000 (2023)
Projected traffic114,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-56 EB over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-56 EB over Trout Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-56 EB over Trout Creek carry?

About 76,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-56 EB over Trout Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR-56 EB over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.