US Bridges

N Bear Island RD over Canal S-405

Good

Orange County, Florida · .25 MI S of Floridian Way · Structure no. 756420

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,401
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

N Bear Island RD over Canal S-405 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying N Bear Island RD over Canal S-405 in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,901 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesN Bear Island RD
CrossesCanal S-405
Location.25 MI S of Floridian Way
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.39433, -81.58461
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2023)
Projected traffic1,901 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 N Bear Island RD over Canal S-405 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Bear Island RD over Canal S-405 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 N Bear Island RD over Canal S-405 carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Bear Island RD over Canal S-405?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Bear Island RD over Canal S-405?

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