US Bridges

Kelvington Drive over LW-9 Drainage Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of SR-434 · Structure no. 754027

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,316
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelvington Drive over LW-9 Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Kelvington Drive over LW-9 Drainage Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 2,316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,659 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKelvington Drive
CrossesLW-9 Drainage Canal
Location0.2 MI W of SR-434
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.61981, -81.41817
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic2,316 (2022)
Projected traffic2,659 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 Kelvington Drive over LW-9 Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelvington Drive over LW-9 Drainage 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 Kelvington Drive over LW-9 Drainage Canal carry?

About 2,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kelvington Drive 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 Kelvington Drive over LW-9 Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.