US Bridges

Curry Ford Road over Little Econ River

Good

Orange County, Florida · 2.9 Mi. East of SR-551 · Structure no. 754065

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curry Ford Road over Little Econ River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curry Ford Road over Little Econ River in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 45 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,848 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCurry Ford Road
CrossesLittle Econ River
Location2.9 Mi. East of SR-551
RouteCounty Highway 552
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.51006, -81.24416
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic46,848 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Curry Ford Road over Little Econ River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Curry Ford Road over Little Econ River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Curry Ford Road over Little Econ River carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Curry Ford Road over Little Econ River?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Curry Ford Road over Little Econ River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.