US Bridges

SR-408 over Orange Ave (SR-527)

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-408 WB over Orange Ave · Structure no. 750114

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,613 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-408 over Orange Ave (SR-527) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-408 over Orange Ave (SR-527) in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1973, 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2042. The structure is 2,613 ft (796.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-408
CrossesOrange Ave (SR-527)
LocationSR-408 WB over Orange Ave
RouteState Highway 408
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53532, -81.38322
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,613 ft (796.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-408 over Orange Ave (SR-527) built?

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

What condition is SR-408 over Orange Ave (SR-527) 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-408 over Orange Ave (SR-527) carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-408 over Orange Ave (SR-527)?

The structure is 2,613 ft (796.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR-408 over Orange Ave (SR-527)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.