Wells Avenue over Dora Canal
GoodPosted for loadLake County, Florida · 0.3 MI East of SR-19 · Structure no. 115600
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,463
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells Avenue over Dora Canal is a concrete slab carrying Wells Avenue over Dora Canal in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,463 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,894 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wells Avenue over Dora Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells Avenue over Dora 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 Wells Avenue over Dora Canal carry?
About 4,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wells Avenue over Dora Canal?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wells Avenue over Dora Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.