US Bridges

Canoe Creek Road over Ross Canal

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 0.17 MI S of Old Canoe Ck · Structure no. 924200

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canoe Creek Road over Ross Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Canoe Creek Road over Ross Canal in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,975 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCanoe Creek Road
CrossesRoss Canal
Location0.17 MI S of Old Canoe Ck
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.19549, -81.29217
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,975 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canoe Creek Road over Ross Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canoe Creek Road over Ross 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Canoe Creek Road over Ross Canal carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Canoe Creek Road over Ross Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Canoe Creek Road over Ross Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.