US Bridges

SR-408 over Primrose Drive

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-408 - Primrose Drive · Structure no. 750245

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-408 over Primrose Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-408 over Primrose Drive in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 155,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 268,925 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 183 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR-408
CrossesPrimrose Drive
LocationSR-408 - Primrose Drive
RouteState Highway 408
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53831, -81.3477
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,000 (2022)
Projected traffic268,925 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 over Primrose Drive built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR-408 over Primrose Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-408 over Primrose Drive carry?

About 155,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-408 over Primrose Drive?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns SR-408 over Primrose Drive?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.