US Bridges

Kissimmee Blvd. over Julias Canal

Good

Polk County, Florida · 0.4MI NE of Camp Mack RD · Structure no. 164344

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kissimmee Blvd. over Julias Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Kissimmee Blvd. over Julias Canal in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKissimmee Blvd.
CrossesJulias Canal
Location0.4MI NE of Camp Mack RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.97621, -81.37499
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2023)
Projected traffic462 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Kissimmee Blvd. over Julias Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kissimmee Blvd. over Julias 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kissimmee Blvd. over Julias Canal carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kissimmee Blvd. over Julias Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kissimmee Blvd. over Julias Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.