US Bridges

Osceola Parkway over C.S.X. Railroad

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.7 Mi. East of US-441 · Structure no. 924164

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osceola Parkway over C.S.X. Railroad is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Osceola Parkway over C.S.X. Railroad in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,280 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOsceola Parkway
CrossesC.S.X. Railroad
Location0.7 Mi. East of US-441
RouteCounty Highway 522
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.34057, -81.39061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2024)
Projected traffic83,280 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Osceola Parkway over C.S.X. Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osceola Parkway over C.S.X. Railroad 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 Osceola Parkway over C.S.X. Railroad carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Osceola Parkway over C.S.X. Railroad?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Osceola Parkway over C.S.X. Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.