US Bridges

Hempel Ave 0.3 over SR 408 Ew Expressway

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.6 MI E of SR 91 Tpk · Structure no. 750387

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hempel Ave 0.3 over SR 408 Ew Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hempel Ave 0.3 over SR 408 Ew Expressway in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHempel Ave 0.3
CrossesSR 408 Ew Expressway
Location0.6 MI E of SR 91 Tpk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.53958, -81.52291
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hempel Ave 0.3 over SR 408 Ew Expressway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hempel Ave 0.3 over SR 408 Ew Expressway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Hempel Ave 0.3 over SR 408 Ew Expressway carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hempel Ave 0.3 over SR 408 Ew Expressway?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hempel Ave 0.3 over SR 408 Ew Expressway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.