US Bridges

CR-525 Neptune RD over Neptune Canal

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. S of Main St. · Structure no. 924166

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-525 Neptune RD over Neptune Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-525 Neptune RD over Neptune Canal in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,773 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR-525 Neptune RD
CrossesNeptune Canal
Location0.6 Mi. S of Main St.
RouteCounty Highway 525
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.29299, -81.39531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2023)
Projected traffic40,773 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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-525 Neptune RD over Neptune Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-525 Neptune RD over Neptune Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-525 Neptune RD over Neptune Canal carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-525 Neptune RD over Neptune Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns CR-525 Neptune RD over Neptune Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.