US Bridges

Alder Ave. over Pond

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Central Pkwy · Structure no. 183000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
134 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alder Ave. over Pond is a steel culvert carrying Alder Ave. over Pond in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlder Ave.
CrossesPond
Location0.5 MI N of Central Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.74528, -82.01194
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2024)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Alder Ave. over Pond built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alder Ave. over Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Alder Ave. over Pond carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alder Ave. over Pond?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Alder Ave. over Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.