South Bear Island over Canal C-4
FairOrange County, Florida · South Service Area · Structure no. 756421
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,151
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
South Bear Island over Canal C-4 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Bear Island over Canal C-4 in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,001 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Bear Island over Canal C-4 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Bear Island over Canal C-4 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 South Bear Island over Canal C-4 carry?
About 5,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Bear Island over Canal C-4?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns South Bear Island over Canal C-4?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).