US Bridges

Riverside DR over Pond

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Port Orleans - Riverside · Structure no. 756430

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,154
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Riverside DR over Pond is a steel culvert carrying Riverside DR over Pond 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, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesPond
LocationPort Orleans - Riverside
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.38426, -81.53922
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,154 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Riverside DR over Pond built?

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

What condition is Riverside DR over Pond 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 Riverside DR over Pond carry?

About 5,154 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Riverside DR over Pond?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR over Pond?

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