US Bridges

US-192 over Canal

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · .5 Miles E. of US-17-92 · Structure no. 920031

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-192 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-192 over Canal in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 59 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,678 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-192
CrossesCanal
Location.5 Miles E. of US-17-92
RouteU.S. Route 192
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.30452, -81.39544
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,500 (2023)
Projected traffic80,678 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US-192 over Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US-192 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-192 over Canal carry?

About 46,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-192 over Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-192 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.