SR-438 over Canal
FairOrange County, Florida · .7 MI East of Silver Star · Structure no. 750307
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-438 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-438 over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,302 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-438 over Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-438 over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR-438 over Canal carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR-438 over Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR-438 over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.