US Bridges

Horatio Ave over Nina Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.4 MI E of US-17-92 · Structure no. 754075

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horatio Ave over Nina Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Horatio Ave over Nina 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 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,315 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoratio Ave
CrossesNina Canal
Location0.4 MI E of US-17-92
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.62737, -81.35755
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2023)
Projected traffic50,315 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Horatio Ave over Nina Canal built?

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

What condition is Horatio Ave over Nina 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 Horatio Ave over Nina Canal carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Horatio Ave over Nina Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Horatio Ave over Nina Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.