US Bridges

Nela Avenue over Lake Conway Connector

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Florida · 0.6 MI E of CR-527 · Structure no. 755100

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nela Avenue over Lake Conway Connector is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nela Avenue over Lake Conway Connector in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 99 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,383 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNela Avenue
CrossesLake Conway Connector
Location0.6 MI E of CR-527
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.46404, -81.35757
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,383 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nela Avenue over Lake Conway Connector built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Nela Avenue over Lake Conway Connector in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nela Avenue over Lake Conway Connector carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nela Avenue over Lake Conway Connector?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nela Avenue over Lake Conway Connector?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.