US Bridges

Rosalind Avenue over Lake Lucerne

Good

Orange County, Florida · At SR 527 & Lucerne Circl · Structure no. 755812

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosalind Avenue over Lake Lucerne is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rosalind Avenue over Lake Lucerne in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,833 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRosalind Avenue
CrossesLake Lucerne
LocationAt SR 527 & Lucerne Circl
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53533, -81.3766
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2023)
Projected traffic33,833 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rosalind Avenue over Lake Lucerne built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosalind Avenue over Lake Lucerne 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 Rosalind Avenue over Lake Lucerne carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rosalind Avenue over Lake Lucerne?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rosalind Avenue over Lake Lucerne?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.