US Bridges

Howard Avenue over Short Cut Canal

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. E. of Deleon St. · Structure no. 774045

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Avenue over Short Cut Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Howard Avenue over Short Cut Canal in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoward Avenue
CrossesShort Cut Canal
Location0.6 Mi. E. of Deleon St.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.69911, -81.19861
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic96 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Howard Avenue over Short Cut Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Avenue over Short Cut 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 2024.

How much traffic does Howard Avenue over Short Cut Canal carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Howard Avenue over Short Cut Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Howard Avenue over Short Cut Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.