US Bridges

L. B. Mcleod Road over Shingle Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.3 Mile East of SR-435 · Structure no. 755800

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L. B. Mcleod Road over Shingle Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L. B. Mcleod Road over Shingle Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,315 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesL. B. Mcleod Road
CrossesShingle Canal
Location0.3 Mile East of SR-435
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.50468, -81.45453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,315 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 L. B. Mcleod Road over Shingle Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is L. B. Mcleod Road over Shingle Canal 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 L. B. Mcleod Road over Shingle Canal carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is L. B. Mcleod Road over Shingle Canal?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns L. B. Mcleod Road over Shingle Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.