US Bridges

Simpson RD - CR530 over Boggy Creek

Good

Osceola County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Osceola Pkwy · Structure no. 924234

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simpson RD - CR530 over Boggy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simpson RD - CR530 over Boggy Creek in Osceola County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,050 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSimpson RD - CR530
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Osceola Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 530
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.34789, -81.31976
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic52,050 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Simpson RD - CR530 over Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simpson RD - CR530 over Boggy Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Simpson RD - CR530 over Boggy Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Simpson RD - CR530 over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Simpson RD - CR530 over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.