US Bridges

Neptune Road over Fish Lake Canal

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 3.2 MI SE of US-17 · Structure no. 924008

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neptune Road over Fish Lake Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Neptune Road over Fish Lake Canal in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,486 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNeptune Road
CrossesFish Lake Canal
Location3.2 MI SE of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 525
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27444, -81.35789
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic19,300 (2023)
Projected traffic33,486 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Neptune Road over Fish Lake Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neptune Road over Fish Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Neptune Road over Fish Lake Canal carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Neptune Road over Fish Lake Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Neptune Road over Fish Lake Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.