US Bridges

John Young Pkwy SB over Valencia Canal #12

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.3 MI N. Central Fl Pkwy · Structure no. 754083

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Young Pkwy SB over Valencia Canal #12 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying John Young Pkwy SB over Valencia Canal #12 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 73,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,523 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohn Young Pkwy SB
CrossesValencia Canal #12
Location0.3 MI N. Central Fl Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 423
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.41345, -81.42315
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,500 (2023)
Projected traffic127,523 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 John Young Pkwy SB over Valencia Canal #12 built?

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

What condition is John Young Pkwy SB over Valencia Canal #12 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 John Young Pkwy SB over Valencia Canal #12 carry?

About 73,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is John Young Pkwy SB over Valencia Canal #12?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns John Young Pkwy SB over Valencia Canal #12?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.