US Bridges

SR-528 over Dougs Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. West of SR-520 · Structure no. 750330

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-528 over Dougs Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-528 over Dougs Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,835 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long.

CarriesSR-528
CrossesDougs Canal
Location0.1 Mi. West of SR-520
RouteState Highway 528
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.45256, -80.98386
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2023)
Projected traffic105,835 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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-528 over Dougs Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-528 over Dougs 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-528 over Dougs Canal carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-528 over Dougs Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR-528 over Dougs Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.