US Bridges

CR-445 over Alexander Springs Creek

Good

Lake County, Florida · 5.7 Miles NE of SR-19 · Structure no. 114047

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-445 over Alexander Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-445 over Alexander Springs Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-445
CrossesAlexander Springs Creek
Location5.7 Miles NE of SR-19
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.081, -81.56623
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-445 over Alexander Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-445 over Alexander Springs Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR-445 over Alexander Springs Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-445 over Alexander Springs Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-445 over Alexander Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.