US Bridges

Chelonia Pkwy over Bonnet Canal

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.8 MI S of Buena Vista D · Structure no. 756500

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Chelonia Pkwy over Bonnet Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chelonia Pkwy over Bonnet Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesChelonia Pkwy
CrossesBonnet Canal
Location0.8 MI S of Buena Vista D
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35822, -81.53007
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Chelonia Pkwy over Bonnet Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chelonia Pkwy over Bonnet 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Chelonia Pkwy over Bonnet Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chelonia Pkwy over Bonnet Canal?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Chelonia Pkwy over Bonnet Canal?

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