US Bridges

SR-408 WB over Rio Grande Avenue

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 1 Mile W of I-4 · Structure no. 750108

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

About this bridge

SR-408 WB over Rio Grande Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-408 WB over Rio Grande 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 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-408 WB
CrossesRio Grande Avenue
Location1 Mile W of I-4
RouteState Highway 408
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53526, -81.40137
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,250 (2023)
Projected traffic78,509 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande Avenue carry?

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

How long is SR-408 WB over Rio Grande Avenue?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR-408 WB over Rio Grande Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.