US Bridges

Forsyth Road over E-8 Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 1.3 Miles S of SR-50 · Structure no. 754019

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,422
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forsyth Road over E-8 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forsyth Road over E-8 Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesForsyth Road
CrossesE-8 Canal
Location1.3 Miles S of SR-50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54833, -81.29414
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2023)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Forsyth Road over E-8 Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forsyth Road over E-8 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 Forsyth Road over E-8 Canal carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Forsyth Road over E-8 Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Forsyth Road over E-8 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.