US Bridges

SR-426 over Fern Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-426 - Fern Canal · Structure no. 750085

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-426 over Fern Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-426 over Fern Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-426
CrossesFern Canal
LocationSR-426 - Fern Canal
RouteState Highway 426
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.59569, -81.34224
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2022)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-426 over Fern Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-426 over Fern Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-426 over Fern Canal carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-426 over Fern Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR-426 over Fern Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.