US Bridges

CR-448 over Apopka Beauclair Canal

Fair

Lake County, Florida · 3.3 Miles East of CR-561 · Structure no. 114087

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-448 over Apopka Beauclair Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-448 over Apopka Beauclair Canal in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,524 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-448
CrossesApopka Beauclair Canal
Location3.3 Miles East of CR-561
RouteCounty Highway 448
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.74688, -81.6889
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic17,524 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-448 over Apopka Beauclair Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-448 over Apopka Beauclair 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 CR-448 over Apopka Beauclair Canal carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR-448 over Apopka Beauclair Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR-448 over Apopka Beauclair Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.