US Bridges

CR-532 over Econlockhatchee River

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 7.8 M. E of US-441/US 192 · Structure no. 924115

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-532 over Econlockhatchee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-532 over Econlockhatchee River in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-532
CrossesEconlockhatchee River
Location7.8 M. E of US-441/US 192
RouteCounty Highway 532
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.27542, -81.10928
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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-532 over Econlockhatchee River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-532 over Econlockhatchee River 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-532 over Econlockhatchee River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CR-532 over Econlockhatchee River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR-532 over Econlockhatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.