US Bridges

Dorscher Road over SR-408

Good

Orange County, Florida · Dorscher RD - SR-408 · Structure no. 750395

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,713
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dorscher Road over SR-408 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorscher Road over SR-408 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 4,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,448 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesDorscher Road
CrossesSR-408
LocationDorscher RD - SR-408
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54903, -81.48358
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,713 (2024)
Projected traffic5,448 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Dorscher Road over SR-408 built?

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

What condition is Dorscher Road over SR-408 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dorscher Road over SR-408 carry?

About 4,713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dorscher Road over SR-408?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Dorscher Road over SR-408?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.