US Bridges

CR1 (little RD Sb) over Pithlachascotee River

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 1.8 MI North of SR-54 · Structure no. 144026

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1 (little RD Sb) over Pithlachascotee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR1 (little RD Sb) over Pithlachascotee River in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,055 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR1 (little RD Sb)
CrossesPithlachascotee River
Location1.8 MI North of SR-54
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.23982, -82.67412
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2024)
Projected traffic23,055 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR1 (little RD Sb) over Pithlachascotee River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1 (little RD Sb) 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 CR1 (little RD Sb) over Pithlachascotee River carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR1 (little RD Sb) over Pithlachascotee River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR1 (little RD Sb) over Pithlachascotee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.