US Bridges

Sassagoula Circle over Sassagoula River

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Dixie Landing Resort · Structure no. 756428

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,154
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Sassagoula Circle over Sassagoula River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sassagoula Circle over Sassagoula River in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,154 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSassagoula Circle
CrossesSassagoula River
LocationDixie Landing Resort
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.38369, -81.53725
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,154 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Sassagoula Circle over Sassagoula River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sassagoula Circle over Sassagoula River 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 Sassagoula Circle over Sassagoula River carry?

About 5,154 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sassagoula Circle over Sassagoula River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sassagoula Circle over Sassagoula River?

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