US Bridges

Palmer Avenue over Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 0.42 Mi. W. of Temple Dr. · Structure no. 756300

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Avenue over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Palmer Avenue over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,606 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmer Avenue
CrossesCanal
Location0.42 Mi. W. of Temple Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.60776, -81.34312
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic19,606 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmer Avenue over Canal built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Avenue over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer Avenue over Canal carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Avenue over Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Palmer Avenue over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.