US Bridges

CR-42 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Lake County, Florida · 0.25 Mile West of CR-439 · Structure no. 114088

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-42 over Drainage Canal is a steel culvert carrying CR-42 over Drainage Canal in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-42
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.25 Mile West of CR-439
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.96178, -81.5975
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-42 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-42 over Drainage 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-42 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-42 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR-42 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.