US Bridges

Powers Drive over SR-408

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Powers Drive over SR-408 · Structure no. 750398

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Powers Drive over SR-408 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powers Drive 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPowers Drive
CrossesSR-408
LocationPowers Drive over SR-408
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54928, -81.46765
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Powers Drive over SR-408 built?

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

What condition is Powers Drive over SR-408 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Powers Drive over SR-408 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Powers Drive over SR-408?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Powers Drive over SR-408?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.