US Bridges

SR-482 over Skylake Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-482 - Skylake Canal · Structure no. 750172

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-482 over Skylake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-482 over Skylake Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 57 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-482
CrossesSkylake Canal
LocationSR-482 - Skylake Canal
RouteState Highway 482
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.45067, -81.39244
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic40,000 (2023)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-482 over Skylake Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR-482 over Skylake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-482 over Skylake Canal carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-482 over Skylake Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-482 over Skylake Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.