South Bear Island
Carrying South Bear Island over CANAL C-4
South Service Area, Orange, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: South Bear Island
The South Bear Island bridge in Orange, Florida carries South Bear Island over CANAL C-4. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,151 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How South Bear Island compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- Private
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,151 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 756421
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether South Bear Island is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare South Bear Island against other structures in Orange and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for South Bear Island?
South Bear Island in Orange, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is South Bear Island inspected?
South Bear Island's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,151 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. South Bear Island is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for South Bear Island?
South Bear Island has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining South Bear Island?
South Bear Island is owned and maintained by Private.
How old is South Bear Island and does age affect safety?
South Bear Island was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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