US Bridges

Dean Road over High Point Outfall Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · .4 MI S of Lk Undrhill RD · Structure no. 754082

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Road over High Point Outfall Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dean Road over High Point Outfall Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,770 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDean Road
CrossesHigh Point Outfall Canal
Location.4 MI S of Lk Undrhill RD
RouteCounty Highway 552
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53409, -81.24263
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2023)
Projected traffic23,770 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Dean Road over High Point Outfall Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean Road over High Point 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dean Road over High Point Outfall Canal carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dean Road over High Point Outfall Canal?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Road over High Point Outfall Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.