US Bridges

Kirkman RD over Central Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1MI S/O Sandlake Rd. · Structure no. 754177

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkman RD over Central Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirkman RD over Central Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 212 ft wide.

CarriesKirkman RD
CrossesCentral Canal
Location1MI S/O Sandlake Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 435
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.43561, -81.45075
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width212 ft (64.7 m)
Roadway width188 ft (57.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2024)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kirkman RD over Central Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirkman RD over Central 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kirkman RD over Central Canal carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kirkman RD over Central Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkman RD over Central Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.