US Bridges

N. Poinciana Blvd over Canal

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 1.7 Mi. South of US-192 · Structure no. 924154

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Poinciana Blvd over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N. Poinciana Blvd over Canal in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,315 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Poinciana Blvd
CrossesCanal
Location1.7 Mi. South of US-192
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.31105, -81.48147
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2024)
Projected traffic50,315 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N. Poinciana Blvd over Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is N. Poinciana Blvd over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N. Poinciana Blvd over Canal carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Poinciana Blvd over Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns N. Poinciana Blvd over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.