US Bridges

Sea Forest Drive over Cross Bayou

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 0.3MI N of Cross Bayou · Structure no. 144033

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sea Forest Drive over Cross Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sea Forest Drive over Cross Bayou in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSea Forest Drive
CrossesCross Bayou
Location0.3MI N of Cross Bayou
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.24444, -82.73589
Functional classUrban Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2024)
Projected traffic10,063 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sea Forest Drive over Cross Bayou built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sea Forest Drive over Cross Bayou 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 Sea Forest Drive over Cross Bayou carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sea Forest Drive over Cross Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sea Forest Drive over Cross Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.