US Bridges

Cargo Road over Bypass Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.6 MI E of Casa Verde RD · Structure no. 755917

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,463
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cargo Road over Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cargo Road over Bypass Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,463 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,017 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCargo Road
CrossesBypass Canal
Location0.6 MI E of Casa Verde RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.44425, -81.29364
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,463 (2024)
Projected traffic4,017 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Cargo Road over Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cargo 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 Cargo Road over Bypass Canal carry?

About 3,463 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cargo Road over Bypass Canal?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Cargo Road over Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.