US Bridges

SR-56 EB over New River

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 2.2 MI E/O Meadow Pointe · Structure no. 140145

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-56 EB over New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-56 EB over New River in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,661 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR-56 EB
CrossesNew River
Location2.2 MI E/O Meadow Pointe
RouteState Highway 56
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.19508, -82.26253
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2023)
Projected traffic14,661 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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-56 EB over New River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-56 EB over New 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-56 EB over New River carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-56 EB over New River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR-56 EB over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.