US Bridges

SR-417 over Carters Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.7 MI South of CR-423 · Structure no. 750480

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
211 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-417 over Carters Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-417 over Carters Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,920 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-417
CrossesCarters Canal
Location1.7 MI South of CR-423
RouteState Highway 417
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35787, -81.44887
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2022)
Projected traffic124,920 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Carters Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-417 over Carters Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-417 over Carters Canal carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-417 over Carters Canal?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-417 over Carters Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.