US Bridges

CR-523 over Cypress Ponds

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 6.2 MI N of SR-91 · Structure no. 924090

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-523 over Cypress Ponds is a concrete culvert carrying CR-523 over Cypress Ponds in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,126 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR-523
CrossesCypress Ponds
Location6.2 MI N of SR-91
RouteCounty Highway 523
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.91514, -81.11156
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic20,126 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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-523 over Cypress Ponds built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-523 over Cypress Ponds in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-523 over Cypress Ponds carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-523 over Cypress Ponds?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR-523 over Cypress Ponds?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.