US Bridges

SR 91 Tpk 255.5 over Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.3 MI S of SR 528 · Structure no. 750601

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 91 Tpk 255.5 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 91 Tpk 255.5 over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 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 110,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 192,412 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesSR 91 Tpk 255.5
CrossesCanal
Location0.3 MI S of SR 528
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.42951, -81.40368
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic110,900 (2022)
Projected traffic192,412 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 91 Tpk 255.5 over Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 91 Tpk 255.5 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 91 Tpk 255.5 over Canal carry?

About 110,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 Tpk 255.5 over Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 91 Tpk 255.5 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.