US Bridges

SR 528 WB 1.9 over Universal Blvd

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 1.9 MI East of I-4 · Structure no. 750089

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 528 WB 1.9 over Universal Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 528 WB 1.9 over Universal Blvd in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 52 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,148 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 528 WB 1.9
CrossesUniversal Blvd
Location1.9 MI East of I-4
RouteState Highway 528
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.42122, -81.4427
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2022)
Projected traffic84,148 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 528 WB 1.9 over Universal Blvd built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 528 WB 1.9 over Universal Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 528 WB 1.9 over Universal Blvd carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 528 WB 1.9 over Universal Blvd?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 528 WB 1.9 over Universal Blvd?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.