US Bridges

SR-417 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.7 MI North of CR-15 · Structure no. 750481

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-417 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-417 over Drainage 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 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,775 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-417
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.7 MI North of CR-15
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40575, -81.23497
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2022)
Projected traffic112,775 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-417 over Drainage 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 November 2023.

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

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-417 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns SR-417 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.