US Bridges

I-4 WB over Central Fl Pkwy

Fair

Orange County, Florida · I-4 WB - Central Fl Pkwy · Structure no. 750142

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-4 WB over Central Fl Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-4 WB over Central Fl Pkwy in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 65 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 94,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,958 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-4 WB
CrossesCentral Fl Pkwy
LocationI-4 WB - Central Fl Pkwy
RouteInterstate 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.41031, -81.47556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,500 (2023)
Projected traffic163,958 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-4 WB over Central Fl Pkwy built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I-4 WB over Central Fl Pkwy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-4 WB over Central Fl Pkwy carry?

About 94,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-4 WB over Central Fl Pkwy?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-4 WB over Central Fl Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.