US Bridges

First Street over Lake Zephyr Canal

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 400FT North of SR-54 · Structure no. 146002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,135
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Lake Zephyr Canal is a concrete culvert carrying First Street over Lake Zephyr Canal in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,669 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesLake Zephyr Canal
Location400FT North of SR-54
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.2312, -82.18842
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,135 (2024)
Projected traffic2,669 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 First Street over Lake Zephyr Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Lake Zephyr 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 First Street over Lake Zephyr Canal carry?

About 2,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Lake Zephyr Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns First Street over Lake Zephyr Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.