US Bridges

Alafaya Trail over Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 30FTN of Lake Undrhill RD · Structure no. 754090

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alafaya Trail over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Alafaya Trail over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 55,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,293 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlafaya Trail
CrossesCanal
Location30FTN of Lake Undrhill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54709, -81.20384
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,500 (2023)
Projected traffic96,293 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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 Alafaya Trail over Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alafaya Trail 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Alafaya Trail over Canal carry?

About 55,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alafaya Trail over Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alafaya Trail over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.