US Bridges

SR-520 over Outfall

Fair

Orange County, Florida · .5 Mile W of CR-532 · Structure no. 750034

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 over Outfall is a concrete culvert carrying SR-520 over Outfall in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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 6 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,107 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-520
CrossesOutfall
Location.5 Mile W of CR-532
RouteState Highway 520
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.38473, -80.92707
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2022)
Projected traffic28,107 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR-520 over Outfall built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR-520 over Outfall 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-520 over Outfall carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-520 over Outfall?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-520 over Outfall?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.