US Bridges

Elba Way over LW-9 Drainage Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 300 Ft. N of Calloway Dr. · Structure no. 754017

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elba Way over LW-9 Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Elba Way over LW-9 Drainage 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 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.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElba Way
CrossesLW-9 Drainage Canal
Location300 Ft. N of Calloway Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.63732, -81.42168
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic294 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Elba Way over LW-9 Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elba Way over LW-9 Drainage 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 Elba Way over LW-9 Drainage Canal carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elba Way over LW-9 Drainage Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Elba Way over LW-9 Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.