US Bridges

Ramp a 268.1 over Dirt Road

Good

Orange County, Florida · 1.2 MI South of SR 50 · Structure no. 750545

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp a 268.1 over Dirt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a 268.1 over Dirt Road in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp a 268.1
CrossesDirt Road
Location1.2 MI South of SR 50
RouteState Highway 429
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.54479, -81.55448
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a 268.1 over Dirt Road built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a 268.1 over Dirt Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a 268.1 over Dirt Road carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a 268.1 over Dirt Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a 268.1 over Dirt Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.