US Bridges

SR-536 Ramp B over I-4

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-536 Ramp B over I-4 · Structure no. 750324

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
359 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-536 Ramp B over I-4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-536 Ramp B over I-4 in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2045. The structure is 359 ft (109.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-536 Ramp B
CrossesI-4
LocationSR-536 Ramp B over I-4
RouteState Highway 536
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35694, -81.52287
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-536 Ramp B over I-4 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-536 Ramp B over I-4 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-536 Ramp B over I-4 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-536 Ramp B over I-4?

The structure is 359 ft (109.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-536 Ramp B over I-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.