US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Lake Eustis Canal

Good

Lake County, Florida · 0.25 MI West of SR-19 · Structure no. 114082

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Lake Eustis Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lakeshore Drive over Lake Eustis Canal in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesLake Eustis Canal
Location0.25 MI West of SR-19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.85152, -81.68995
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lakeshore Drive over Lake Eustis Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Lake Eustis Canal 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 Lakeshore Drive over Lake Eustis Canal carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Lake Eustis Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Lake Eustis Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.