US Bridges

Seaboard Road over Flood Control Canal

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Florida · 0.3 MI W of Mercy Drive · Structure no. 755808

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,998
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seaboard Road over Flood Control Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Seaboard Road over Flood Control Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,998 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,798 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSeaboard Road
CrossesFlood Control Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Mercy Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58177, -81.43615
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,998 (2023)
Projected traffic5,798 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 Seaboard Road over Flood Control Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seaboard Road over Flood Control 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Seaboard Road over Flood Control Canal carry?

About 4,998 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Seaboard Road over Flood Control Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Seaboard Road over Flood Control Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.