US Bridges

SR-429 NB over SR-50

Fair

Orange County, Florida · SR-429-SR-50 · Structure no. 750550

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,750
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR-429 NB over SR-50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-429 NB over SR-50 in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 40,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,702 by 2045. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesSR-429 NB
CrossesSR-50
LocationSR-429-SR-50
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.55142, -81.55856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,750 (2023)
Projected traffic70,702 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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-429 NB over SR-50 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR-429 NB over SR-50 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-429 NB over SR-50 carry?

About 40,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-429 NB over SR-50?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR-429 NB over SR-50?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.