US Bridges

Poinsettia Ave. over Lake Ivanhoe

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Ivanhoe Blvd · Structure no. 755807

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,965
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poinsettia Ave. over Lake Ivanhoe is a concrete tee beam carrying Poinsettia Ave. over Lake Ivanhoe in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,279 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPoinsettia Ave.
CrossesLake Ivanhoe
Location0.1MI S of Ivanhoe Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.56619, -81.38422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,965 (2023)
Projected traffic2,279 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Poinsettia Ave. over Lake Ivanhoe built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poinsettia Ave. over Lake Ivanhoe 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 2023.

How much traffic does Poinsettia Ave. over Lake Ivanhoe carry?

About 1,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poinsettia Ave. over Lake Ivanhoe?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Poinsettia Ave. over Lake Ivanhoe?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.