US Bridges

Lake Shore DR over ST Cloud Canal C-31

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 100FT N Brown Chapel RD · Structure no. 924037

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore DR over ST Cloud Canal C-31 is a concrete slab carrying Lake Shore DR over ST Cloud Canal C-31 in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Shore DR
CrossesST Cloud Canal C-31
Location100FT N Brown Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.26653, -81.30941
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Lake Shore DR over ST Cloud Canal C-31 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore DR over ST Cloud Canal C-31 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 Lake Shore DR over ST Cloud Canal C-31 carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore DR over ST Cloud Canal C-31?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore DR over ST Cloud Canal C-31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.