US Bridges

South Nemours Pkwy over Drainage Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.3 Miles W of CR-15 · Structure no. 755829

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Nemours Pkwy over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying South Nemours Pkwy over Drainage Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Nemours Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.3 Miles W of CR-15
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.37992, -81.24948
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 South Nemours Pkwy over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Nemours Pkwy over Drainage Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does South Nemours Pkwy over Drainage Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Nemours Pkwy over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns South Nemours Pkwy over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.