US Bridges

SR-551 over Crane Strand Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-551 - Crane Strand C · Structure no. 750327

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-551 over Crane Strand Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-551 over Crane Strand Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 41 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,242 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-551
CrossesCrane Strand Canal
LocationSR-551 - Crane Strand C
RouteState Highway 551
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58808, -81.28641
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2024)
Projected traffic44,242 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-551 over Crane Strand Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR-551 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-551 over Crane Strand Canal carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-551 over Crane Strand Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR-551 over Crane Strand Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.