US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail
Citrus County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail in Citrus County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, making it 100 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 15 of the 53 inventoried bridges in Citrus County rated fair (28.3%); 1 (1.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 131 ft |
| Location | 1.2 Miles North of SR-44 |
| NBI structure number | 020002 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Citrus County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-41 (SR-45) over Withlacoochee River | 1987 | 21,500 | Fair |
| SR589 SB Scp 56.66 over Wildlife Crossing | 2021 | 18,750 | Good |
| SR589 NB Scp 56.66 over Wildlife Crossing | 2021 | 18,750 | Good |
| SR 589 SB Scp 57.8 over CR 480 | 2021 | 18,750 | Good |
| SR 589 NB Scp 57.8 over CR 480 | 2021 | 18,750 | Good |
| SR-44 over Henderson Canal | 2003 | 17,500 | Good |
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