Clapp Simms Duda over Lake Hart Outfall Canal
GoodPosted for loadOrange County, Florida · 1.0 Mile E of CR-15 · Structure no. 754009
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clapp Simms Duda over Lake Hart Outfall Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Clapp Simms Duda over Lake Hart Outfall Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Clapp Simms Duda over Lake Hart Outfall Canal built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clapp Simms Duda over Lake Hart Outfall Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Clapp Simms Duda over Lake Hart Outfall Canal carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Clapp Simms Duda over Lake Hart Outfall Canal?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Clapp Simms Duda over Lake Hart Outfall Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.