US Bridges

SR-408 WB over Tampa Avenue

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 1.25MI W of I-4 · Structure no. 750107

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-408 WB over Tampa Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-408 WB over Tampa Avenue 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 45,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,509 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-408 WB
CrossesTampa Avenue
Location1.25MI W of I-4
RouteState Highway 408
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53647, -81.40536
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,250 (2023)
Projected traffic78,509 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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-408 WB over Tampa Avenue built?

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

What condition is SR-408 WB over Tampa Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-408 WB over Tampa Avenue carry?

About 45,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-408 WB over Tampa Avenue?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR-408 WB over Tampa Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.