US Bridges

Universal Blvd. over I-4

Fair

Orange County, Florida · Universal Blvd. over I-4 · Structure no. 750485

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
657 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Universal Blvd. over I-4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Universal Blvd. over I-4 in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2045. The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversal Blvd.
CrossesI-4
LocationUniversal Blvd. over I-4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.46604, -81.46474
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length657 ft (200.3 m)
Longest span229 ft (69.8 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Universal Blvd. over I-4 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Universal Blvd. over I-4 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Universal Blvd. over I-4 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Universal Blvd. over I-4?

The structure is 657 ft (200.3 m) long with a longest span of 229 ft (69.8 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Universal Blvd. over I-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.