US Bridges

Pine Meadows Rd. over Hicks Canal

GoodPosted for load

Lake County, Florida · 1.2 Miles E of SR-19 · Structure no. 115100

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Meadows Rd. over Hicks Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Pine Meadows Rd. over Hicks Canal in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Meadows Rd.
CrossesHicks Canal
Location1.2 Miles E of SR-19
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.88325, -81.66874
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pine Meadows Rd. over Hicks Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Pine Meadows Rd. over Hicks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pine Meadows Rd. over Hicks Canal carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Meadows Rd. over Hicks Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Meadows Rd. over Hicks Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.