US Bridges

CR-561A over Crystal Cove

Fair

Lake County, Florida · 2.4 MI W of US-27 · Structure no. 114045

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-561A over Crystal Cove is a concrete slab carrying CR-561A over Crystal Cove in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-561A
CrossesCrystal Cove
Location2.4 MI W of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 561
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58126, -81.78709
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic6,767 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-561A over Crystal Cove built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-561A over Crystal Cove 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR-561A over Crystal Cove carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-561A over Crystal Cove?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-561A over Crystal Cove?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.