US Bridges

N Lake Orlando Pky over Wekiva Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · .3MISE of Cinderlane Pkwy · Structure no. 755809

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lake Orlando Pky over Wekiva Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Lake Orlando Pky over Wekiva Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Lake Orlando Pky
CrossesWekiva Canal
Location.3MISE of Cinderlane Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.60217, -81.42701
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 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 N Lake Orlando Pky over Wekiva Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lake Orlando Pky over Wekiva 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 N Lake Orlando Pky over Wekiva Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Lake Orlando Pky over Wekiva Canal?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Lake Orlando Pky over Wekiva Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.