US Bridges

SR 50 Cnnctr 1.5 over SR 408 Ew Expressway

Good

Orange County, Florida · 0.6 MI S of SR 50 · Structure no. 750389

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 50 Cnnctr 1.5 over SR 408 Ew Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 50 Cnnctr 1.5 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 50 Cnnctr 1.5
CrossesSR 408 Ew Expressway
Location0.6 MI S of SR 50
RouteState Highway 50
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54392, -81.51618
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 Cnnctr 1.5 over SR 408 Ew Expressway built?

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

What condition is SR 50 Cnnctr 1.5 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 50 Cnnctr 1.5 over SR 408 Ew Expressway carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 Cnnctr 1.5 over SR 408 Ew Expressway?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 50 Cnnctr 1.5 over SR 408 Ew Expressway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.