US Bridges

Floridian Way over Bay Lake Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · .25 MI N/O Entr # 3 · Structure no. 756406

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,784
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Floridian Way over Bay Lake Canal is a concrete slab carrying Floridian Way over Bay Lake Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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 5,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,735 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFloridian Way
CrossesBay Lake Canal
Location.25 MI N/O Entr # 3
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.42268, -81.58647
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,784 (2023)
Projected traffic7,735 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Floridian Way over Bay Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Floridian Way over Bay Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Floridian Way over Bay Lake Canal carry?

About 5,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Floridian Way over Bay Lake Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Floridian Way over Bay Lake Canal?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).