US Bridges

SR-426 over Crane Strand Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.7 MI E of SR-436 · Structure no. 750305

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-426 over Crane Strand Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-426 over Crane Strand Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,785 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-426
CrossesCrane Strand Canal
Location0.7 MI E of SR-436
RouteState Highway 426
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.60683, -81.29644
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic53,785 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-426 over Crane Strand Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-426 over Crane Strand 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 Crane Strand Canal carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-426 over Crane Strand Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-426 over Crane Strand Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.