US Bridges

SR-408 over Hiawassee RD

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Orange County, Florida · SR-408 EB - Hiawassee RD · Structure no. 750397

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-408 over Hiawassee RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-408 over Hiawassee RD in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,280 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesSR-408
CrossesHiawassee RD
LocationSR-408 EB - Hiawassee RD
RouteState Highway 408
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54822, -81.47575
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2023)
Projected traffic83,280 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-408 over Hiawassee RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR-408 over Hiawassee RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-408 over Hiawassee RD carry?

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

How long is SR-408 over Hiawassee RD?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR-408 over Hiawassee RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.