FISH BOWL DRIVE
Carrying FISH BOWL DRIVE over HOMOSASSA RIVER
0.5 MI SOUTH OF CR-490A, Citrus, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FISH BOWL DRIVE
The FISH BOWL DRIVE bridge in Citrus, Florida carries FISH BOWL DRIVE over HOMOSASSA RIVER. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FISH BOWL DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.0 m (59 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 024004
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FISH BOWL DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FISH BOWL DRIVE against other structures in Citrus and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FISH BOWL DRIVE?
FISH BOWL DRIVE in Citrus, Florida, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FISH BOWL DRIVE inspected?
FISH BOWL DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FISH BOWL DRIVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FISH BOWL DRIVE?
FISH BOWL DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FISH BOWL DRIVE?
FISH BOWL DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FISH BOWL DRIVE and does age affect safety?
FISH BOWL DRIVE was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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