US Bridges

SR-50 over Little Econ River

Good

Orange County, Florida · SR-50 - Little Econ R · Structure no. 750558

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-50 over Little Econ River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-50 over Little Econ River in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,028 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR-50
CrossesLittle Econ River
LocationSR-50 - Little Econ R
RouteState Highway 50
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.56862, -81.25133
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,500 (2022)
Projected traffic98,028 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-50 over Little Econ River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-50 over Little Econ River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-50 over Little Econ River carry?

About 56,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-50 over Little Econ River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SR-50 over Little Econ River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.