US Bridges

Kewannee Trail over Lake Howell Canal

Good

Seminole County, Florida · 0.6 MI SW of SR-436 · Structure no. 774062

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kewannee Trail over Lake Howell Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Kewannee Trail over Lake Howell Canal in Seminole County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKewannee Trail
CrossesLake Howell Canal
Location0.6 MI SW of SR-436
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.64186, -81.33128
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Kewannee Trail over Lake Howell Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kewannee Trail over Lake Howell 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 2024.

How much traffic does Kewannee Trail over Lake Howell Canal carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Kewannee Trail over Lake Howell Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Kewannee Trail over Lake Howell Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.