US Bridges

SR 46 over Wildlife Crossing 3

Good

Lake County, Florida · 0.75MI W/O Wekiva River · Structure no. 110113

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Wildlife Crossing 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Wildlife Crossing 3 in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesWildlife Crossing 3
Location0.75MI W/O Wekiva River
RouteState Highway 46
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.815, -81.43083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Wildlife Crossing 3 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Wildlife Crossing 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Wildlife Crossing 3 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Wildlife Crossing 3?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Wildlife Crossing 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.