US Bridges

Orangewood Blvd over Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.3 MI So SR-528 · Structure no. 754186

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orangewood Blvd over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Orangewood Blvd over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,770 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesOrangewood Blvd
CrossesCanal
Location1.3 MI So SR-528
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40209, -81.44514
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2024)
Projected traffic23,770 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Orangewood Blvd over Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orangewood Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Orangewood Blvd over Canal carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orangewood Blvd over Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Orangewood Blvd over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.