US Bridges

Bates Road over Crane Strand Canal

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Florida · 0.3 MI E of SR-551 · Structure no. 754003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,669
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bates Road over Crane Strand Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bates Road over Crane Strand Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,736 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBates Road
CrossesCrane Strand Canal
Location0.3 MI E of SR-551
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58292, -81.28191
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,669 (2024)
Projected traffic7,736 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Bates Road over Crane Strand Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bates Road over Crane Strand 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bates Road over Crane Strand Canal carry?

About 6,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bates Road over Crane Strand Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bates Road over Crane Strand Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.