US Bridges

Harrell Road over Little Econ River

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Florida · 0.4 MI North of SR-50 · Structure no. 754024

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrell Road over Little Econ River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Harrell Road over Little Econ River in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarrell Road
CrossesLittle Econ River
Location0.4 MI North of SR-50
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.57453, -81.26961
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Harrell Road over Little Econ River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Harrell Road over Little Econ River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harrell Road over Little Econ River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.