US Bridges

SR-417 over Azalea Park Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.5MI S of Curry Ford RD · Structure no. 750377

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-417 over Azalea Park Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-417 over Azalea Park Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 36 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 103,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,572 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-417
CrossesAzalea Park Canal
Location0.5MI S of Curry Ford RD
RouteState Highway 417
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.5025, -81.24433
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,500 (2022)
Projected traffic179,572 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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-417 over Azalea Park Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR-417 over Azalea Park 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-417 over Azalea Park Canal carry?

About 103,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-417 over Azalea Park Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns SR-417 over Azalea Park Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.