US Bridges

Dolphin Service RD over Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · Dolphin Resort Service RD · Structure no. 756426

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,550
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Dolphin Service RD over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dolphin Service RD over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,879 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDolphin Service RD
CrossesCanal
LocationDolphin Resort Service RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.37128, -81.56067
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2023)
Projected traffic9,879 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dolphin Service RD over Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dolphin Service RD over 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 Dolphin Service RD over Canal carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dolphin Service RD over Canal?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dolphin Service RD over Canal?

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