US Bridges

ST Forest RD 3 over Canal to the Econ. River

Good

Seminole County, Florida · Little Big Econ St. Frst · Structure no. 770800

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

ST Forest RD 3 over Canal to the Econ. River is a steel truss - thru carrying ST Forest RD 3 over Canal to the Econ. River in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesST Forest RD 3
CrossesCanal to the Econ. River
LocationLittle Big Econ St. Frst
RouteState Lands Road 3
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.68246, -81.10036
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 ST Forest RD 3 over Canal to the Econ. River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Forest RD 3 over Canal to the Econ. River 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST Forest RD 3 over Canal to the Econ. River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is ST Forest RD 3 over Canal to the Econ. River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns ST Forest RD 3 over Canal to the Econ. River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.