US Bridges

Curry Ford Road over Azalea Pk Outfall Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.2 Miles East of SR-551 · Structure no. 754066

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curry Ford Road over Azalea Pk Outfall Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curry Ford Road over Azalea Pk Outfall Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,785 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCurry Ford Road
CrossesAzalea Pk Outfall Canal
Location1.2 Miles East of SR-551
RouteCounty Highway 552
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.50999, -81.27138
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic49,785 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Azalea Pk Outfall Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Curry Ford Road over Azalea Pk Outfall 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Curry Ford Road over Azalea Pk Outfall Canal carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Curry Ford Road over Azalea Pk Outfall Canal?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Curry Ford Road over Azalea Pk Outfall Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.