US Bridges

Taft-Vineland Road over Goodman Rossman Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.8 MI West of CR-527 · Structure no. 754056

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft-Vineland Road over Goodman Rossman Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Taft-Vineland Road over Goodman Rossman Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,363 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTaft-Vineland Road
CrossesGoodman Rossman Canal
Location0.8 MI West of CR-527
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.4215, -81.38406
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic30,363 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Taft-Vineland Road over Goodman Rossman Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taft-Vineland Road over Goodman Rossman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Taft-Vineland Road over Goodman Rossman Canal carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Taft-Vineland Road over Goodman Rossman Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Taft-Vineland Road over Goodman Rossman Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.