US Bridges

Starkey Blvd. over Anclote River

Fair

Pasco County, Florida · 2.2 MI North of SR-54 · Structure no. 144059

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
887 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starkey Blvd. over Anclote River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Starkey Blvd. over Anclote River in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,198 by 2042. The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStarkey Blvd.
CrossesAnclote River
Location2.2 MI North of SR-54
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPasco County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.22477, -82.64255
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length887 ft (270.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2024)
Projected traffic26,198 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Starkey Blvd. over Anclote River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starkey Blvd. over Anclote 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 Starkey Blvd. over Anclote River carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Starkey Blvd. over Anclote River?

The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Starkey Blvd. over Anclote River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.