US Bridges

CR500A (hghlnd St) over S.C.L. RR

Good

Lake County, Florida · .4 MI South of CR-46 · Structure no. 114089

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR500A (hghlnd St) over S.C.L. RR is a concrete tee beam carrying CR500A (hghlnd St) over S.C.L. RR in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,492 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR500A (hghlnd St)
CrossesS.C.L. RR
Location.4 MI South of CR-46
RouteCounty Highway 500A
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.79063, -81.63611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,492 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR500A (hghlnd St) over S.C.L. RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR500A (hghlnd St) over S.C.L. RR 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 CR500A (hghlnd St) over S.C.L. RR carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR500A (hghlnd St) over S.C.L. RR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR500A (hghlnd St) over S.C.L. RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.