US Bridges

CR 523 243.5 over SR 91 Tpk

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 1 MI North of US 441 · Structure no. 920026

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 523 243.5 over SR 91 Tpk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 523 243.5 over SR 91 Tpk in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,524 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 523 243.5
CrossesSR 91 Tpk
Location1 MI North of US 441
RouteCounty Highway 523
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27883, -81.33684
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic17,524 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 523 243.5 over SR 91 Tpk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 523 243.5 over SR 91 Tpk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 523 243.5 over SR 91 Tpk carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 523 243.5 over SR 91 Tpk?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 523 243.5 over SR 91 Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.