US Bridges

SR-408 EB over Tampa Avenue

Fair

Orange County, Florida · 1 Mile West of I-4 · Structure no. 750236

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,250
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-408 EB over Tampa Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-408 EB over Tampa Avenue in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-408 EB
CrossesTampa Avenue
Location1 Mile West of I-4
RouteState Highway 408
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53622, -81.40535
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,250 (2022)
Projected traffic78,509 by 2044
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

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-408 EB over Tampa Avenue built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR-408 EB 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 February 2024.

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

About 45,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-408 EB over Tampa Avenue?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR-408 EB over Tampa Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.