US Bridges

CR-545 / Avalon RD over Bear Bay Swamp

Good

Orange County, Florida · 3.7MI N of SR-530/US-192 · Structure no. 754310

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-545 / Avalon RD over Bear Bay Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying CR-545 / Avalon RD over Bear Bay Swamp in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,044 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-545 / Avalon RD
CrossesBear Bay Swamp
Location3.7MI N of SR-530/US-192
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.39755, -81.63727
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR-545 / Avalon RD over Bear Bay Swamp built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-545 / Avalon RD over Bear Bay Swamp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-545 / Avalon RD over Bear Bay Swamp carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-545 / Avalon RD over Bear Bay Swamp?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-545 / Avalon RD over Bear Bay Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.