US Bridges

Buck Road over Little Econ River

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. W of Rouse Rd. · Structure no. 754005

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Road over Little Econ River is a concrete slab carrying Buck Road over Little Econ River in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBuck Road
CrossesLittle Econ River
Location0.1 Mi. W of Rouse Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.59027, -81.22605
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Road over Little Econ River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Buck Road over Little Econ River 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 Buck Road over Little Econ River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buck Road over Little Econ River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Road over Little Econ River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.