Bowman Rd. over Masaryktown Canal
FairPasco County, Florida · 0.4MI East of US-41 · Structure no. 144038
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowman Rd. over Masaryktown Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bowman Rd. over Masaryktown Canal in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowman Rd. over Masaryktown Canal built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowman Rd. over Masaryktown 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 Bowman Rd. over Masaryktown Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bowman Rd. over Masaryktown Canal?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bowman Rd. over Masaryktown Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.