US Bridges

US-27 SB over Helena Run

Fair

Lake County, Florida · US-27 SB - Helena Run · Structure no. 110004

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 SB over Helena Run is a concrete tee beam carrying US-27 SB over Helena Run in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 98 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 6 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,664 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-27 SB
CrossesHelena Run
LocationUS-27 SB - Helena Run
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.76477, -81.88145
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,250 (2022)
Projected traffic31,664 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-27 SB over Helena Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US-27 SB over Helena Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 SB over Helena Run carry?

About 18,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-27 SB over Helena Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 SB over Helena Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.