US Bridges

SR-482 WB over Florida Turnpike

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-482 WB over Turnpike · Structure no. 750294

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-482 WB over Florida Turnpike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-482 WB over Florida Turnpike in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 46 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 5 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 20,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,134 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-482 WB
CrossesFlorida Turnpike
LocationSR-482 WB over Turnpike
RouteState Highway 482
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.45056, -81.4211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,250 (2022)
Projected traffic35,134 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-482 WB over Florida Turnpike built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR-482 WB over Florida Turnpike 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-482 WB over Florida Turnpike carry?

About 20,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-482 WB over Florida Turnpike?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR-482 WB over Florida Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.