US Bridges

Bronson Rd. over Crescent Lake Canal

FairPosted for load

Lake County, Florida · 0.8 Mile East of CR-561 · Structure no. 114078

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,501
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronson Rd. over Crescent Lake Canal is a steel culvert carrying Bronson Rd. over Crescent Lake Canal in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,501 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,001 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBronson Rd.
CrossesCrescent Lake Canal
Location0.8 Mile East of CR-561
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.51575, -81.77136
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,501 (2023)
Projected traffic2,001 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bronson Rd. over Crescent Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bronson Rd. over Crescent Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bronson Rd. over Crescent Lake Canal carry?

About 1,501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bronson Rd. over Crescent Lake Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Bronson Rd. over Crescent Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.