US Bridges

Chase Road over Lake Butler Louise Canal

GoodPosted for load

Orange County, Florida · 1.0 MI S of Main St. · Structure no. 754074

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Road over Lake Butler Louise Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chase Road over Lake Butler Louise Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,943 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChase Road
CrossesLake Butler Louise Canal
Location1.0 MI S of Main St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.47841, -81.54341
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic23,943 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Chase Road over Lake Butler Louise Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase Road over Lake Butler Louise 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 Chase Road over Lake Butler Louise Canal carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chase Road over Lake Butler Louise Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Road over Lake Butler Louise Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.