US Bridges

CR 234 over Camps Canal

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 2 MI South of CR 2082 · Structure no. 260017

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 234 over Camps Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 234 over Camps Canal in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 234
CrossesCamps Canal
Location2 MI South of CR 2082
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.57619, -82.24958
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$546,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 234 over Camps Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 234 over Camps Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 234 over Camps Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 234 over Camps Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 234 over Camps Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.