US Bridges

Thorpe Road over Goodman-Rossman Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.5 MI W/O Sidney Hays RD · Structure no. 754157

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorpe Road over Goodman-Rossman Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Thorpe Road over Goodman-Rossman Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,849 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThorpe Road
CrossesGoodman-Rossman Canal
Location0.5 MI W/O Sidney Hays RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.42881, -81.38409
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,849 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Thorpe Road over Goodman-Rossman Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thorpe Road over Goodman-Rossman 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Thorpe Road over Goodman-Rossman Canal carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thorpe Road over Goodman-Rossman Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Thorpe Road over Goodman-Rossman Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.