US Bridges

SR-436 over Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.08MI N. of SR-528 · Structure no. 750928

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-436 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-436 over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 45 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,920 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR-436
CrossesCanal
Location0.08MI N. of SR-528
RouteState Highway 436
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.45275, -81.3095
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic72,000 (2023)
Projected traffic124,920 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-436 over Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR-436 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR-436 over Canal carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-436 over Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-436 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.