US Bridges

Old Winter Garden over SR-408 Ew Expressway

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.5 MI E of SR 91 Tpk · Structure no. 750388

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Winter Garden over SR-408 Ew Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Winter Garden over SR-408 Ew Expressway in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,243 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Winter Garden
CrossesSR-408 Ew Expressway
Location1.5 MI E of SR 91 Tpk
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54369, -81.51661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic46,243 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Winter Garden over SR-408 Ew Expressway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Old Winter Garden 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Winter Garden over SR-408 Ew Expressway carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Winter Garden over SR-408 Ew Expressway?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Old Winter Garden over SR-408 Ew Expressway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.