US Bridges

Vacation Club Way over Canal

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Disney Vacation Club Way · Structure no. 756702

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,091
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Vacation Club Way over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Vacation Club Way over Canal in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,501 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesVacation Club Way
CrossesCanal
LocationDisney Vacation Club Way
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.37907, -81.53234
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,091 (2023)
Projected traffic3,501 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Vacation Club Way over Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vacation Club Way over Canal 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 Vacation Club Way over Canal carry?

About 2,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vacation Club Way over Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vacation Club Way over Canal?

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