US Bridges

Wallington Drive over LW-9 Canal

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Florida · 0.1 MI W of Courtney ST · Structure no. 754059

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallington Drive over LW-9 Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wallington Drive over LW-9 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 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWallington Drive
CrossesLW-9 Canal
Location0.1 MI W of Courtney ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.61892, -81.41839
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2023)
Projected traffic309 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 Wallington Drive over LW-9 Canal built?

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

What condition is Wallington Drive over LW-9 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 Wallington Drive over LW-9 Canal carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wallington Drive over LW-9 Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wallington Drive over LW-9 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.