US Bridges

CR-534 over Alligator Lake Cnl

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 3.9 MI SW of US-192 · Structure no. 924051

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-534 over Alligator Lake Cnl is a concrete slab carrying CR-534 over Alligator Lake Cnl in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,073 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-534
CrossesAlligator Lake Cnl
Location3.9 MI SW of US-192
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.17835, -81.20695
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,073 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR-534 over Alligator Lake Cnl built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-534 over Alligator Lake Cnl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-534 over Alligator Lake Cnl carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR-534 over Alligator Lake Cnl?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-534 over Alligator Lake Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.