US Bridges

Lois Drive over Unnamed Canal

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Lake County, Florida · 0.8MI. N of CR-448 · Structure no. 114094

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,001
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lois Drive over Unnamed Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lois Drive over Unnamed Canal in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLois Drive
CrossesUnnamed Canal
Location0.8MI. N of CR-448
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.75528, -81.6875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2021)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Lois Drive over Unnamed Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lois Drive over Unnamed 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lois Drive over Unnamed Canal carry?

About 2,001 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lois Drive over Unnamed Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lois Drive over Unnamed Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.