US Bridges

Cross Prairie Pkwy over Ditch

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 1.1M S of CR 525 · Structure no. 924227

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,401
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Prairie Pkwy over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Cross Prairie Pkwy over Ditch in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,001 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCross Prairie Pkwy
CrossesDitch
Location1.1M S of CR 525
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.25831, -81.35483
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,401 (2023)
Projected traffic10,001 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Cross Prairie Pkwy over Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Prairie Pkwy over Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cross Prairie Pkwy over Ditch carry?

About 8,401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cross Prairie Pkwy over Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cross Prairie Pkwy over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.