US Bridges

CR-545 N Old Lake over I-4

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 3.3MI. South of US-192 · Structure no. 924179

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
880 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-545 N Old Lake over I-4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-545 N Old Lake over I-4 in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,139 by 2046. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-545 N Old Lake
CrossesI-4
Location3.3MI. South of US-192
RouteCounty Highway 545
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.28475, -81.59044
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span253 ft (77.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2024)
Projected traffic33,139 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-545 N Old Lake over I-4 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-545 N Old Lake over I-4 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-545 N Old Lake over I-4 carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is CR-545 N Old Lake over I-4?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 253 ft (77.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR-545 N Old Lake over I-4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.