US Bridges

Friars Cove 235.9 over SR 91 Tpk

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.5 MI S of 3 Lakes Toll · Structure no. 920131

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Friars Cove 235.9 over SR 91 Tpk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friars Cove 235.9 over SR 91 Tpk in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,460 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFriars Cove 235.9
CrossesSR 91 Tpk
Location0.5 MI S of 3 Lakes Toll
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.17344, -81.30218
Functional classRural 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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2022)
Projected traffic62,460 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Friars Cove 235.9 over SR 91 Tpk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friars Cove 235.9 over SR 91 Tpk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Friars Cove 235.9 over SR 91 Tpk carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Friars Cove 235.9 over SR 91 Tpk?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Friars Cove 235.9 over SR 91 Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.