US Bridges

SR-408 WB over Lake Sherwood

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-408 WB - Lake Sherwood · Structure no. 750393

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,100 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-408 WB over Lake Sherwood is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-408 WB over Lake Sherwood in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,280 by 2045. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-408 WB
CrossesLake Sherwood
LocationSR-408 WB - Lake Sherwood
RouteState Highway 408
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54714, -81.49872
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2023)
Projected traffic83,280 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 WB over Lake Sherwood built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR-408 WB over Lake Sherwood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-408 WB over Lake Sherwood carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-408 WB over Lake Sherwood?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR-408 WB over Lake Sherwood?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.