US Bridges

SR-408 over Econlockhatchee River

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-408 - Econ River · Structure no. 750358

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-408 over Econlockhatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-408 over Econlockhatchee River in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,315 by 2044. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-408
CrossesEconlockhatchee River
LocationSR-408 - Econ River
RouteState Highway 408
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54723, -81.24806
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,315 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-408 over Econlockhatchee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR-408 over Econlockhatchee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-408 over Econlockhatchee River carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-408 over Econlockhatchee River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns SR-408 over Econlockhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.