US Bridges

US-92 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.52 Mi. S of SR-531 · Structure no. 920147

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-92 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-92 over Drainage Canal in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,002 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-92
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.52 Mi. S of SR-531
RouteU.S. Route 92
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27815, -81.41733
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2022)
Projected traffic72,002 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
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-92 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-92 over Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-92 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-92 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-92 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.