US Bridges

Catalina Drive over Catalina Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of Gulfstream RD · Structure no. 755804

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catalina Drive over Catalina Canal is a concrete slab carrying Catalina Drive over Catalina Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCatalina Drive
CrossesCatalina Canal
Location0.1 MI E of Gulfstream RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.5146, -81.41146
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Catalina Drive over Catalina Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catalina Drive over Catalina 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Catalina Drive over Catalina Canal carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Catalina Drive over Catalina Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Catalina Drive over Catalina Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.