US Bridges

Heintzelman Blv SB over Bypass Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.3 MI NE of South Access · Structure no. 755946

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heintzelman Blv SB over Bypass Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heintzelman Blv SB over Bypass Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,268 by 2024. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHeintzelman Blv SB
CrossesBypass Canal
Location0.3 MI NE of South Access
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.39794, -81.30212
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2020)
Projected traffic15,268 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Heintzelman Blv SB over Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heintzelman Blv SB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Heintzelman Blv SB over Bypass Canal carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Heintzelman Blv SB over Bypass Canal?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Heintzelman Blv SB over Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.