US Bridges

Flora Ave. over Basswood Canal

Fair

Pasco County, Florida · 1.0MI East of US-19 · Structure no. 144035

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flora Ave. over Basswood Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Flora Ave. over Basswood Canal in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,347 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlora Ave.
CrossesBasswood Canal
Location1.0MI East of US-19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPasco County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.17679, -82.72758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2024)
Projected traffic2,347 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Flora Ave. over Basswood Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flora Ave. over Basswood Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Flora Ave. over Basswood Canal carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flora Ave. over Basswood Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Flora Ave. over Basswood Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.