Big Pine Drive over Canal
FairOrange County, Florida · Ft Wilderness @ 1400 Loop · Structure no. 756411
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,001
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Big Pine Drive over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Big Pine Drive over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,225 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Pine Drive over Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Pine Drive 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Big Pine Drive over Canal carry?
About 3,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Pine Drive over Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Big Pine Drive over Canal?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).