US Bridges

North Exit Road over Bypass Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · Orlando Internatl Airport · Structure no. 755905

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Exit Road over Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Exit Road over Bypass Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 44 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Exit Road
CrossesBypass Canal
LocationOrlando Internatl Airport
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.44414, -81.30693
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2024)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 North Exit Road over Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is North Exit Road over Bypass 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does North Exit Road over Bypass Canal carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is North Exit Road over Bypass Canal?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns North Exit Road over Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.