US Bridges

Old Cheney HWY over Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.2 Mile S of Avalon Park · Structure no. 754076

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,076
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cheney HWY over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Cheney HWY over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 2,076 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,408 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Cheney HWY
CrossesCanal
Location0.2 Mile S of Avalon Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.56448, -81.16205
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,076 (2023)
Projected traffic2,408 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 Old Cheney HWY over Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cheney HWY over 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 Old Cheney HWY over Canal carry?

About 2,076 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Cheney HWY over Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cheney HWY over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.