US Bridges

Old Pasco Road over Steves Canal

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 1.5MI N of SR-54 · Structure no. 144058

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pasco Road over Steves Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Old Pasco Road over Steves Canal in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Pasco Road
CrossesSteves Canal
Location1.5MI N of SR-54
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.25435, -82.34834
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Pasco Road over Steves Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pasco Road over Steves Canal 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 Old Pasco Road over Steves Canal carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Old Pasco Road over Steves Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Old Pasco Road over Steves Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.