US Bridges

N. Central Ave. over Otter Canal

Fair

Osceola County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of Columbia Ave. · Structure no. 924203

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Central Ave. over Otter Canal is a concrete culvert carrying N. Central Ave. over Otter Canal in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Central Ave.
CrossesOtter Canal
Location0.2 MI N of Columbia Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.31073, -81.40852
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N. Central Ave. over Otter Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Central Ave. over Otter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N. Central Ave. over Otter Canal carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Central Ave. over Otter Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns N. Central Ave. over Otter Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.