US Bridges

Orange Boulevard over Lockheart-Smith Canal

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Seminole County, Florida · 0.8 Miles West of I-4 · Structure no. 774059

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Boulevard over Lockheart-Smith Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orange Boulevard over Lockheart-Smith Canal in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,196 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOrange Boulevard
CrossesLockheart-Smith Canal
Location0.8 Miles West of I-4
RouteCounty Highway 431
CountySeminole County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.8285, -81.33778
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,196 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Orange Boulevard over Lockheart-Smith Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Boulevard over Lockheart-Smith 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Orange Boulevard over Lockheart-Smith Canal carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Orange Boulevard over Lockheart-Smith Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Boulevard over Lockheart-Smith Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.