US Bridges

Apopka-Vineland RD over Steer Lake

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.0 Mile South of CR-526 · Structure no. 754129

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
514 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apopka-Vineland RD over Steer Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apopka-Vineland RD over Steer Lake in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,520 by 2042. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesApopka-Vineland RD
CrossesSteer Lake
Location1.0 Mile South of CR-526
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53018, -81.50397
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2023)
Projected traffic55,520 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Apopka-Vineland RD over Steer Lake built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apopka-Vineland RD over Steer Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Apopka-Vineland RD over Steer Lake carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Apopka-Vineland RD over Steer Lake?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Apopka-Vineland RD over Steer Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.