US Bridges

Pocket Lane over Little Fish Lake Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.1MI S Charles Limpus RD · Structure no. 754191

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocket Lane over Little Fish Lake Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Pocket Lane over Little Fish Lake 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPocket Lane
CrossesLittle Fish Lake Canal
Location0.1MI S Charles Limpus RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.41342, -81.51399
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Pocket Lane over Little Fish Lake Canal built?

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

What condition is Pocket Lane over Little Fish Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pocket Lane over Little Fish Lake Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pocket Lane over Little Fish Lake Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pocket Lane over Little Fish Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).