US Bridges

SR 528 5.2 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.9 MI East of SR-91 · Structure no. 750600

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99,300
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 528 5.2 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 528 5.2 over Drainage Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 52 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 5 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 99,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,286 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesSR 528 5.2
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.9 MI East of SR-91
RouteState Highway 528
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.44042, -81.39645
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,300 (2022)
Projected traffic172,286 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure9
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 5.2 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 528 5.2 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 528 5.2 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 99,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 528 5.2 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 528 5.2 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.