US Bridges

CR-561 over Lake Minnehaha Canal

Good

Lake County, Florida · 1.0 MI SW of SR-50 · Structure no. 114092

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-561 over Lake Minnehaha Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-561 over Lake Minnehaha Canal in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-561
CrossesLake Minnehaha Canal
Location1.0 MI SW of SR-50
RouteCounty Highway 561
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54405, -81.78371
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-561 over Lake Minnehaha Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-561 over Lake Minnehaha 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 CR-561 over Lake Minnehaha Canal carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR-561 over Lake Minnehaha Canal?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR-561 over Lake Minnehaha Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.