US Bridges

SR 50 WB over Lake Bennett

Good

Orange County, Florida · SR 50 WB over Lake Benne · Structure no. 750582

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 50 WB over Lake Bennett is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 50 WB over Lake Bennett in Orange County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,941 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 50 WB
CrossesLake Bennett
LocationSR 50 WB over Lake Benne
RouteState Highway 50
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.55172, -81.53453
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2022)
Projected traffic42,941 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 WB over Lake Bennett built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 50 WB over Lake Bennett 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 50 WB over Lake Bennett carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 WB over Lake Bennett?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 50 WB over Lake Bennett?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.