US Bridges

SR-56 over Ditch (S-8AB)

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 1 MI E/O Meadow Pointe · Structure no. 140149

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-56 over Ditch (S-8AB) is a concrete culvert carrying SR-56 over Ditch (S-8AB) 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,322 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-56
CrossesDitch (S-8AB)
Location1 MI E/O Meadow Pointe
RouteState Highway 56
CountyPasco County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.19644, -82.28133
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2023)
Projected traffic29,322 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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-56 over Ditch (S-8AB) built?

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

What condition is SR-56 over Ditch (S-8AB) 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 over Ditch (S-8AB) carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-56 over Ditch (S-8AB)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns SR-56 over Ditch (S-8AB)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.