US Bridges

Eiland BLVD(CR579) over NE Branch of New River

Fair

Pasco County, Florida · 1.7MI North of SR-54 · Structure no. 144045

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eiland BLVD(CR579) over NE Branch of New River is a concrete culvert carrying Eiland BLVD(CR579) over NE Branch of New River in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,486 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEiland BLVD(CR579)
CrossesNE Branch of New River
Location1.7MI North of SR-54
RouteCounty Highway 579
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.24356, -82.24558
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2024)
Projected traffic33,486 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Eiland BLVD(CR579) over NE Branch of New River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eiland BLVD(CR579) over NE Branch of New River 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 Eiland BLVD(CR579) over NE Branch of New River carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Eiland BLVD(CR579) over NE Branch of New River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Eiland BLVD(CR579) over NE Branch of New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.