US Bridges

US-17/92 over Lake Estelle

Fair

Orange County, Florida · US-17/92 - Lake Estelle · Structure no. 750004

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17/92 over Lake Estelle is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-17/92 over Lake Estelle in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 88 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,978 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17/92
CrossesLake Estelle
LocationUS-17/92 - Lake Estelle
RouteU.S. Route 600
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.57516, -81.36443
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2022)
Projected traffic45,978 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-17/92 over Lake Estelle built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US-17/92 over Lake Estelle in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US-17/92 over Lake Estelle carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US-17/92 over Lake Estelle?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US-17/92 over Lake Estelle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.