SR-44 over Henderson Canal
Citrus County, Florida · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR-44 over Henderson Canal in Citrus County, Florida, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2025).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 37 of the 53 inventoried bridges in Citrus County rated good (69.8%); 1 (1.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 118 ft |
| Location | 0.3 Mile E of US-41 |
| NBI structure number | 020009 |
| Condition class | Good |
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 |
| US-41 (SR-45) over Fl Nature Trail | 1925 | 18,000 | Fair |
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